West Newsmagazine 5-6-20

Vol. 25 No. 8 • May 6, 2020 

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Random Thoughts 

With a tip of the cap to our old friend 

Thomas Sowell, we offer the following 

random thoughts on the passing [socially 

distanced] scene: 

• When we open up our state and our 

county, the coronavirus will spread more 

easily. People will get sick, some will die. 

If we stay locked down indefinitely, same 

result. 

• The notion that we must choose either 

physical or economic health – that we can 

only have one or the other – is false. We 

need to protect our physical health. We 

need to protect our economic health. Both 

of these statements are true at the same 

time. To say nothing of our mental and 

emotional health. 

• Just because government says that a 

business can open its doors does not mean 

that customers will flock back in. The business 

will have to earn each customer’s trust 

by making them feel safe and comfortable. 

If the business fails to do this, they may as 

well stay locked down. 

• Our money is on local businesses being 

way better at this than national chains. 

• Local businesses, where owners have 

to look you in the eye and say “trust me,” 

will flourish over the next decade. It will be 

a resurgence, a beautiful blooming. 

• Unfortunately, we will have to endure a 

lot of pain before that happens. 

• People keep saying that this coronavirus 

is unprecedented. No, it isn’t. There 

have been plagues, pestilence and pandemics 

for as long as there have been humans. 

Only now we have Twitter. 

• Three hundred years ago, Jonathan 

Swift wrote: “Falsehood flies, and the 

Truth comes limping after it.” For that 

quote alone, Swift should be credited as a 

co-founder of social media. 

• We are announcing our Teacher of the 

Year winner in this issue. Truth is, this year 

we could have picked hundreds of deserving 

teachers. Most will have to settle for 

this: Thank You! 

• We have gotten used to an awful lot 

of weird stuff during the lockdown, but 

seeing your neighbor wearing a mask in 

the grocery store will never feel normal. 

• The media has been awful to President 

Donald Trump. President Trump has been 

awful to the media. Both of these statements 

are true at the same time. It is amazing 

that both sides are pointing toward the 

other and whining, “They started it.” 

• We really, really, really miss the Cardinals 

and the Blues. 

• Is it really possible that the Blues win 

their first Stanley Cup and then don’t get a 

chance to defend it? 

• The media reported last week that 

Yadier Molina would be open to ending his 

career with another team. Don’t you dare 

let that happen, Bill Dewitt. 

• How long will it take our eyes to readjust 

and not see our co-workers inside a 

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

Trump’s legacy 

When COVID-19 killed 100 Americans 

I wrote a letter summarizing why I cannot 

support Congresswoman Ann Wagner’s 

reelection largely due to her uncompromising 

support of [President Donald] Trump’s 

ongoing grossly incompetent response to 

COVID-19. She is complicit in his monumental 

responsibility for the deaths of tens 

of thousands of people and the crash of our 

economy. You did not print the letter just 

as you probably won’t print this one. 

A month has now passed. America’s 

death toll probably exceeds 50,000 and 

counting. There are predictions of a 

worldwide Great Depression. I’m glad 

you rejected my letter. But only because 

it wrongly implied that the detailed antipandemic 

resources Trump inherited from 

[President Barack] Obama might have 

helped him cope with COVID-19. 

I failed to recognize that the Obama 

approach to pandemics inherently depends 

upon an administration capable of supporting 

early detection by trained intelligence 

followed quickly by an aggressively 

coordinated confrontation with China led 

by U.S. experts and our allies, the World 

Health Organization and others to forcefully 

prevail upon China to participate in a 

joint effort to control the virus and prevent 

it from spreading. 

Unlike Obama, however, Trump is fundamentally 

incapable of allowing, much 

less leading, such an exercise in American 

leadership. If he were, hundreds of thousands 

all over the world would now be 

walking around in public with no more 

awareness or concern about COVID- 

19 than they might have about EBOLA. 

Instead, they are dead. 

Know too, that the second wave of Spanish 

Flu [1918-1919] increased the virus’s 

total death toll to 100 million worldwide. It 

killed all it could and just ended. Neither a 

vaccine nor a cure was ever found. 

Bill Howard 

Regarding the human 

condition 

I am a bit of a history buff and have 

recently started researching my own 

ancestry. 

What stands out to me is the prevalence 

of premature death impacting the lives of 

all our ancestors up until a few generations 

ago. It has become clear to me that the arc 

of their lives were transformed by premature 

deaths, which caused such emotional 

trauma and upheaval that the effects transcended 

across generations. 

So what has happened in the course of 

human events to change this condition? 

It was the American and scientific revolutions. 

No longer were we going to allow 

passion, religion and royalty rule us, but 

rather reason, public debate and the scientific 

method. 

Unfortunately, we take for granted what 

we have today – separating politically like 

tribes and dismissing science and the need 

for government. Now with this virus, we 

are all getting just a little taste of what happens 

to the human condition when science 

and government are discounted in dealing 

with a crisis. 

We could all benefit from a little more 

humility. 

Steve Bowman 

Responding to ‘Much like Ike’ 

I am responding to the letter in the April 

22 edition of West Newsmagazine from 

John Stoeffler, titled “Much like Ike.” 

Mr. Stoeffler’s analogy between the 

decision to re-open the economy in the 

wake of COVID-19 and Operation Overlord, 

the Normandy Invasion, is stretching 

credulity to the breaking point. Failure to 

Invade Europe and establish a Western 

Front would have prolonged the war by 

years and isolated the United States if England 

had been defeated. It would have cost 

many more lives than were lost on D-Day. 

Waiting to reopen the economy will cost 

some money. Re-opening it too soon, and 

provoking a resurgence of COVID-19 will 

cost more lives and more money. Comparing 

a military operation with soldiers 

where, regrettably, we expect casualties 

with a viral illness attacking the population 

at large is ridiculous. 

The problem isn’t with the timing of the 

re-opening of the economy, as much as 

it is the utter lack of leadership from the 

White House. President Donald Trump’s 

decisions all are determined by what he 

thinks will assure his reelection. If he 

wants another term, he needs to solve the 

problem. He needs to fully implement the 

Defense Procurement Act. He needs to 

centralize the distribution of vital equipment. 

He needs to supercharge testing, so 

we know who can safely return to work. 

He needs to base his decisions on scientific 

evidence, not on his gut feelings. 

By the way Mr. Stoeffler, D-Day 

occurred on June 6, 1944, not in 1941. 

Craig A. Spiegel, M.D. 

COVID response 

We would like to take a moment to recognize 

the excellence and preparedness of 

the staff at St. John Lutheran School, in 

Ellisville, after the COVID impact. 

Going back to the beginning of this pandemic, 

before spring break, the teachers 

and custodial staff were already striving 

for the cleanest environment possible and 

cleaning classrooms thoroughly every day. 

Then, during spring break week, travel was 

canceling, self-quarantine was suggested 

for those who had traveled recently, and 

at-home orders were being announced. In 

compliance with the state and Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] 

recommendations, St. John also closed its 

physical campus to flatten the curve and 

protect its population from unnecessary 

risks. 

But the amazing thing that happened 

next is what has been exceptional! 

St. John staff reacted so quickly to 

bring quality distance learning education 

to their students. While their campus was 

closed, St. John did continue on schedule 

on March 23, right after spring break, and 

has been teaching all their fourth quarter 

curriculum. The teachers are ensuring their 

students continue to have the routine, purpose 

and learning that they would have 

at school. The school had already been 

using websites and online curriculum, and 

after spring break, the teachers introduced 

Zoom meetings at regular times to teach 

their students throughout the day. 

Education continues with some adjustments 

for the home environment, without 

sacrificing content standards. This has 

been truly remarkable to witness as parents 

of fifth and seventh grade students. The 

kids have homeroom first with the teachers 

who know them and can coach them in 

their concerns and needs. 

The math teacher has classes throughout 

the day and hangs out on Zoom to be available 

for kids who have questions at times 

when he isn’t actively teaching a class. 

The Christian school still has chapel on 

Wednesdays sent by video, with the familiar 

music, messages and student announcements 

from the principal, as well as daily 

prayers and devotions. 

The P.E. teacher has games and activities 

to get the students moving, and the art 

and science teachers both have shifted to 

students performing work using at-home 

items and submitting their projects and 

results by emailing photos. All subjects 

are continuing. Fourth quarter projects are 

being assigned, and grades are still being 

earned on the usual scale. 

St. John Lutheran School was well-positioned 

to shift in the COVID circumstances, 

and we are grateful to the spectacular and 

creative teachers and administrators! 

Jim and Sharise King 

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safest in state 

Ballwin has once again been named 

among Missouri’s safest cities by independent 

review site Safewise. In the top 10 

ranking, the city came in at No. 5. 

To determine which cities rank among 

the safest, the company ranks each one 

using FBI crime statistics and U.S. Census 

population data. 

The rankings are based on both violent 

and property crime numbers. Violent 

crimes include aggravated assault, murder, 

rape and robbery; property crimes include 

burglary, larceny-theft and motor vehicle 

theft. Arson is excluded from the FBI’s 

property crime rates, so Safewise excludes 

it as well. 

To level the playing field, the rate of 

crimes is calculated per 1,000 people in 

each city, which makes it easier to directly 

compare the likelihood of those crimes 

occurring in cities with vastly different 

populations. 

Both violent and property crime numbers 

were weighted equally. That means 

that a city with no violent crimes reported 

could end up lower on the list due to a 

higher property crime rate, and vice versa. 

Violent and property crime for each state is 

standardized before weighting. 

In West County, only one other community 

made the top 10 list. Town & Country 

came in at No. 10. 

CHESTERFIELD 

In support of local police 

Hannah Imig, a Babler Elementary fifthgrader, 

overheard her parents talking about 

the pay cuts Chesterfield Police Department 

officers agreed to in order to avoid 

furloughs during the COVID-19/coronavirus 

pandemic. 

She knew immediately that she wanted 

to help. 

First, she asked if she could put her savings 

toward purchasing gift cards to donate 

to the officers. Then, she asked her mother 

to reach out to some of her friends – complete 

with a heartfelt letter from Hannah 

– and ask if they wanted to join the cause. 

In little more than a day, Hannah and 

her family raised $2,365, disbursed onto 

232 separate gift cards. They arranged to 

drop the cards off at the police station last 

Thursday. 

“They did not know we were going this 

big. They thought we were dropping off a 

couple of gift cards and one box of candy,” 

said Hannah’s mother, Izzy Imig. “We’re 

so overwhelmed with everybody wanting 

to help. Having something like this, where 

everybody from home is able to help via 

Venmo or sending checks, it’s such an overwhelming 

feeling. All of this in one day.” 

A number of officers were on hand to 

thank Hannah and her younger sisters, 

Maya and Leah, when they dropped off 

the donations. The gift cards are enough so 

that every officer at the station can receive 

two, with some left over to be raffled off to 

raise more funds. 

Chesterfield Police named Hannah an 

honorary officer for the day. 

“We can’t even begin to put into words 

how grateful we are to Hannah and even 

more so, what a special, thoughtful person 

she is!” Chesterfield Police wrote on Facebook. 

This is not the first time Hannah has 

raised money for police. Two years ago, 

she made more than $70 running a lemonade 

stand and used it to buy breakfast for 

Wildwood police officers. 

“She’s very empathetic, very aware and 

she’s always wanting to help,” Imig said. 

“She’s the same way at school. She goes 

to her teacher and asks how she can help 

other kids. She is that kid.” 

As Hannah put it in her fundraising letter, 

“A little kindness can change the world.” 

But Hannah is not the only Chesterfield 

resident reaching out in gratitude to the 

Chesterfield Police Department. 

• • • 

Ryan Van Wyk launched a GoFundMe 

campaign on April 26 aimed at raising 

$20,000 for the police department. His 

motivation was to repay some of the 

income lost by the 10% pay cut. 

“They were willing to take the pay cut 

not just to help their fellow officers and 

city employees but also so they could continue 

to serve and support the community 

effectively,” Van Wyk said of the force. “I 

really think it says something when somebody 

believes in their job enough to keep 

doing it even though they’re not fully compensated.” 

Van Wyk knows first hand the importance 

of having a police force available 

that is well-trained and willing to serve. 

In October 2016, his then 2-year-old 

daughter Olivia had been running a fever, 

which Van Wyk, his wife and their doctor 

were monitoring. Then, at 3 a.m., his 

daughter started to go into a seizure and 

became completely non-responsive. 

“My wife immediately called 911, and 

within minutes, two Chesterfield Police 

officers were at our side and took control of 

the situation. While one officer worked on 

our daughter, the other calmed us, explaining 

that they had seen this before with little 

kids,” Van Wyk wrote on his Go-Fund Me 

page [visit gofundme.com, search “Chesterfield 

Police”]. “A few minutes later, my 

wife was in an ambulance headed to Mercy 

Hospital. Olivia had an infection that had 

resulted in a febrile seizure. 

“It’s not an exaggeration when I say that 

we called 911 and there was an officer at 

our door in less than 5 minutes.” 

Van Wyk said he knows he is not alone in 

having a story like this to share. 

“Ryan’s story was very moving,” said 

Chesterfield resident Helen Crist. “But I 

think that he is not alone. I think there are 

many households in Chesterfield that have 

benefited from the police department, the 

fire department, you know, in various ways 

at different times. I think we all need to be 

aware of what they do for us and … if we 

can band together to show how much we 

appreciate their efforts it would be a job 

well done by the community.” 

Both Crist and Van Wyk said it’s not the 

amount of each donation that matters, it’s 

the message behind the effort that counts. 

“One of the things that is really special 

about Chesterfield, I really do believe, is 

this department and how they treat the city. 

They are really something to be proud of 

and support.” 

Friendship Village resident 

turns 107, beats coronavirus 

Rudi, who has featured in West Newsmagazine’s 

salute to area residents age 100 

and older, “100 years & counting: Area 

centenarians share their secrets for a long 

life,” in February 2019 accomplished two 

remarkable feats last week. 

He turned 107 on Wednesday, April 29





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Rudi celebrated his 107th birthday at home 

at Friendship Village - Chesterfield 

and he returned home to the Friendship 

Village Care Center in Chesterfield after 

fighting the coronavirus – and winning. 

Rudi has the distinction of being the 

oldest American to have survived COVID- 

19. 

According to his friends at Friendship 

Village, Rudi is a man on the move with 

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keep a good man down. At 104, Rudi 

learned to ballroom dance for his girlfriend 

who also lives at Friendship Village Chesterfield. 

“He’s so loving, intelligent and strong,” 

his granddaughter Janet Heider said. 

She is looking forward to the day when 

she can get on a plane, fly to St. Louis and 

hold her grandfather’s hand. 

ST. LOUIS COUNTY 

Local teens host marathon 

for Crisis Nursery 

Like many high school students, Emerson 

Barnett and Samantha Fischer have 

extra time on their hands these days. 

Unlike many people, Barnett and Fischer 

decided to use their free time and a crazy 

idea to raise money for the Saint Louis 

Crisis Nursery. 

The teens organized the 26.2 Miles in 26 

Hours Marathon and raised almost $10,000 

for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. 

Barnett and Fischer recruited friends 

from their school, sports teams and neighborhoods 

to run 26.2 miles [the distance of 

a marathon] in 26 hours and get monetary 

pledges for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. 

In all, 20 high school girls and 15 parents 

and family members joined in. Every participant 

practiced social distancing as they 

ran on a treadmill or around their neighborhoods. 

The 26.2 Miles in 26 Hours Marathon 

began on a Friday at 6 p.m. and was completed 

at 7 p.m. on Saturday. 

When asked about the incredible accomplishment, 

Barnett said: “Running was a 

blast, and collecting donations for the St. 

Louis Crisis Nursery made it meaningful! 

It was amazing to see how so many people 

embraced this crazy challenge, whether 

that meant running 26.2 miles in 26 hours, 

donating to the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, 

sending a supportive text message to a 

runner/walker, or calling a walker/runner 

to encourage them through their mile.By 

the end of the challenge, I hope everyone 

realized that nothing is impossible and that 

they are unbeatable!” 

“This challenge tested my physical 

and mental strength, but I really enjoyed 

the experience,” Fischer added. “I am so 

thankful to have so many members of my 

community supporting me along the way! 

Additionally, knowing that all of the money 

we raised would go to the Saint Louis Crisis 

Nursery was very motivating because the 

challenge was bigger than just me.” 

The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery was 

grateful to have the support. 

“Now more than ever, the support of our 

community is so important,” said CEO 

DiAnne Mueller. “We were blown away by 

what Samantha and Emerson were able to 

do, especially in this time of staying home 

and away from people. It is only because 

our community continues to step up and 

support the Crisis Nursery that we can continue 

to prevent child abuse and neglect.” 

SSM Foundation launches 

Urgent Response Fund 

SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis has 

launched an Urgent Response Fund to support 

front line health care workers through 

the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure that 

they receive the resources and care they 

need to continue in their work. 

Specifically, the Fund supports basic 

front line supplies and needs, testing and 

diagnostics capacity, employee relief 

efforts, and care for caregivers and their 

families. 

“Support through this Fund from organizations 

and individuals provides speed and 

flexibility, which are essential elements in 

saving lives during crisis situations,” said 

Paul R. Ross, president of SSM Health 

Foundation – St. Louis. “Fast action has 

been a priority for us since COVID-19 

was announced as an official pandemic on 

March 11. The Urgent Response Fund was 

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By JESSICA MESZAROS 

On April 27, Gov. Mike Parson officially 

revealed plans to launch an upcoming statewide 

recovery plan designed to jumpstart 

the local economy, provide aid to local businesses 

and inspire jurisdictions to transition 

back into a normal routine. 

The Show Me Strong Recovery Plan, 

which spans from May 4-31, is made of up 

four pillars that were created allow residents 

to gradually return to normal life while 

simultaneously quarantining and providing 

adequate treatment for infected individuals. 

The plan calls for an extended testing 

capacity statewide, increasing the reserves 

of personal protective equipment by opening 

public and private supply chains, monitoring 

and/or expanding hospital and healthcare 

system capacity, including isolation and 

alternate care facilities for those that cannot 

self-quarantine at home and improve the 

ability to predict potential outbreaks using 

public health data. 

Local jurisdictions can follow the recovery 

plan’s guidelines or hold residents to stricter 

rules, depending on the area. 

Those stricter rules are exactly what St. 

Louis County has opted to continue. 

While the state’s stay-at-home order was 

only scheduled until May 3, St. Louis County 

Executive Sam Page stated that the county’s 

stay-at-home order would continue indefinitely 

and would be reevaluated by mid-May. 

According to the Missouri Department of 

Health & Senior Services, St. Louis County 

continues to lead as the state’s most concentrated 

area of infection statistics, accounting 

for over 3,000 of the state’s total 7,000 cases 

amongst its estimated 1 million residents, at 

press time. 

As a result of the stay-at-home order 

and ongoing state of the pandemic, many 

municipalities have tweaked or altered their 

upcoming event schedules in anticipation of 

summertime crowds. 

Ballwin 

After multiple discussions amongst both 

city staff and the Board of Aldermen, the 

city’s Ballwin Days 2020 festival scheduled 

for June 4-7 has been officially canceled. 

However, there are current discussions 

among city staff members regarding potential 

plans to host a celebration event later this 

fall. According to the city’s website, the decision 

was made as a result of ongoing safety 

concerns in the community. 

“We’re not sure how similar it’s going to 

be to Ballwin Days, but once this is all over 

and it’s safe for everyone to go outside, we 

do want to do something that celebrates the 

community,” Kennedy Robinson, Ballwin’s 

marketing and communications specialist, 

said. 

According to Robinson, there are three outdoor 

recreation areas within the city that see 

frequent traffic during spring and summer. 

One of those is The Pointe at Ballwin Commons 

recreation center, which will remain 

closed until St. Louis County’s stay-at-home 

order is officially lifted. The North Pointe 

Aquatic Center usually opens after Memorial 

Day, and according to Robinson, that date 

has not changed. 

The Ballwin Golf Course remains open 

for business from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, 

but with changes made to enhance social distancing 

measures. All carts, flags, rakes, ball 

washing stations and other high-touch surfaces 

have been removed. All interior facilities 

are also closed, and food and drink sales 

have been suspended. 

The city’s trails and parks also remain open 

for individuals to utilize. However, amenities 

like playgrounds, restrooms and water fountains 

remain closed. 

Chesterfield 

The city of Chesterfield has been operating 

under its “Essential Personnel Only Mode” 

In the interest of public health and safety, Ballwin Days 2020 has been canceled. City 

discussions are under way about hosting a follow-up event this fall. 

[File photo] 

since March 23. 

Due to the current health concerns surrounding 

the pandemic, certain citywide 

amenities are still scheduled to remain closed 

until further notice. These include all park 

bathrooms, all park playgrounds, Eberwein 

Dog Park, the community gardens and the 

Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. 

The city’s Parks, Recreation & Arts Department 

has created a Daily Virtual Recreation 

Challenge that residents can participate in via 

social media channels like Facebook, Instagram 

and Twitter. 

As of April 30, many of the city’s upcoming 

events scheduled for late summer and fall 

are still scheduled to proceed as normal. 

These include the Sounds of Summer 

Concert Series, a free concert series at the 

Chesterfield Amphitheater that is currently 

scheduled to begin its line-up on June 13; 

the annual Fourth of July Celebration, which 

includes a firework display at Chesterfield 

Mall; and the 8th Annual Ed Nestor Memorial 

Backstoppalooza, a fundraiser concert 

on August 22 where all the concession sales 

benefit BackStoppers, Inc. 

While all these events are currently scheduled 

to continue as planned, the approval 

of all events will depend on the state of the 

county’s stay-at-home order and any safety 

regulations issued by St. Louis County or the 

Chesterfield City Council. 

For ongoing updates, visit chesterfield. 

mo.us. 

Ellisville 

Ellisville was one of the first municipalities 

to act following the indefinite extension 

of St. Louis County’s stay-at-home order. 

At the city’s April 15 City Council meeting, 

which was held via video conference, Mayor 

Mike Roemerman and council members 

approved a staff recommendation to cancel 

all events and concerts scheduled through 

the month of August. This includes the city’s 

annual Independence Day event at Bluebird 

Park. 

Also included was the decision to close 

The EDGE Aquatic Center at Bluebird Park. 

The decision was announced on the city’s 

Facebook page on April 17. The city made 

the move to cancel citywide events and close 

common spaces in order to prevent large 

gatherings of individuals, which could potentially 

increase the risk of person-to-person 

infection. 

According to Roemerman, the decision to 

cancel the July Fourth event was not an easy 

one to make. 

“It was a difficult decision to make because 

it is a tradition,” Roemerman told West Newsmagazine. 

Wildwood’s Plein Air art event has been 

rescheduled for September. 

[Source: City of Wildwood Facebook Page] 

He also stated he originally was in favor 

of postponing the cancellation of the event 

rather than canceling it now, but changed 

his mind after a council member shared that 

many July Fourth event cancellations had 

already taken place in other areas. 

The April 17 announcement also stated that 

the cancellation of some of events and amenities 

through August has created some budgetary 

savings that will help replace some of 

the lost sales tax revenue resulting from local 

businesses and restaurants seeing closures or 

adopting reduced hours due to COVID-19. 

However, Roemerman said the budgetary 

savings were not the driving force behind the 

city’s decision to restrict its events. 

Roemerman said that city staff and council 

members will continue to monitor the fluidity 

of the situation moving forward, but that 

the city is forced to remain in a stay-at-home 

state until at least May 15 to coincide with 

the stay-at-home timeline issued by St. Louis 

County. The situation will be constantly 

reevaluated by council and staff members. 

While certain facilities like playgrounds 

and The EDGE Aquatic Center may be 

closed, Bluebird Park and its network of 

trails remain open for individuals to visit and 

utilize while practicing good social distancing 

and following Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention guidelines. 

Eureka 

Following the announcement of Parson’s 

recovery plan, Mayor Sean Flower released 

an official letter to the public on April 28 

stating the city would plan to reopen per the 

governor’s guidelines. 

While part of Eureka is located in Jefferson 

County, which has stated its intent to follow 

Parson’s order, much of the municipality is 

located in St. Louis County where the stayat-home 

remains enforced indefinitely. 

On April 30, Flower issued a follow-up 

letter to his original statement commenting 

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In its simplest form, a use tax is sales tax 

collected by an e-commerce vendor and 

distributed to the municipality in which the 

purchased item will be used. Use tax revenue 

functions exactly the same way sales 

tax revenue does – it helps municipalities 

provide services to residents. 

On April 22, the Missouri Municipal 

League [MML] predicted that “failure to 

pass an e-commerce use tax could bankrupt 

local governments in wake of COVID-19 

pandemic.” 

“It’s not a new tax,” said Pat Kelly, executive 

director of the Municipal League of 

Metro St. Louis. “It’s just one – already 

approved by voters – that we 

[as a state] are failing to collect. 

That’s bad for brick and 

mortar stores because internet 

sellers are not collecting 

local sales taxes and that’s 

a competitive disadvantage. 

But I think one of the bigger 

concerns going forward is 

that because of the stay-athome 

orders over the last six 

to eight weeks, people are 

going to become even more 

accustomed to purchasing 

items over the internet.” 

In its press statement, the MML quoted 

Callaway County Presiding Commissioner 

Gary Jungermann as saying, “The large 

online retailers that don’t collect and remit 

use taxes on the vast majority of their sales 

now represent the lion’s share of economic 

activity in the state and are starving municipalities 

and counties of crucial revenue.” 

That sentiment has been echoed throughout 

West County as local governments have 

pointed toward internet sales as a major 

player in the loss of operating revenue. It is 

important to note that e-commerce companies 

that have a nexus [physical presence] 

in Missouri already collect sales tax. Capturing 

sales tax [use tax] revenue from outof-state 

sellers is the larger concern. 

Sen. Andrew Koenig [R-Ballwin] currently 

has a bill in the Senate [SB 648] 

that, if passed, could help to address that 

concern. 

The bill was the last item being debated 

on the Senate floor prior to the COVID-19 

closures. Its goal, according to Koenig’s 

policy director, Daniel Wilhelm, is to level 

the playing field so that whether someone 

purchases something online or at a brick 

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Local politician, state 

municipal league push for 

passage of use tax legislation 

and mortar location, the local government 

receives the same approved sales tax, 

which they can use to pay for city expenditures 

as allowed by voters. 

Missouri is one of only two states in the 

nation that does not collect local sales [use] 

taxes on internet purchases. 

“In most states, they just collect sales tax 

but in Missouri we have a use tax system 

that’s built into our tax code,” Kelly 

explained. “So we need to pass legislation 

at the state level to start capturing the internet 

sales tax and local municipalities or 

taxing districts will need to pass legislation 

in order to collect it. So it is a little more 

complicated in Missouri because of the use 

tax system but at the end of the day it goes 

“Under the current system we create 

an incentive to purchase from 

non-Missouri businesses and that’s 

not an incentive that we want.” 

-SEN. ANDREW KOENIG 

back to the voters to approve the collection 

of that tax.” 

Koenig was quick to point out that the 

passage of SB648 would not immediately 

affect municipal budgets affected by 

COVID-19. 

“If passed, it has an effective date of Jan. 

1, 2022,” he said. “[But] it is good policy 

because under the current system we create 

an incentive to purchase from non-Missouri 

businesses and that’s not an incentive 

that we want.” 

Additionally, Koenig pointed out that 

his bill is designed to “offset any increased 

revenue to the state with an income tax cut 

so that the bill is revenue neutral.” 

“My bill also has sales tax caps in it that 

would prevent cities raising sales tax above 

a specified level, which the state Municipal 

League is in agreement with,” Koenig said. 

At the local level, Ellisville Mayor Mike 

Roemerman offer this advice: “When your 

municipality comes to you to pass use tax 

legislation, ask questions if you’re unsure 

but just know that this is the only way we’ll 

ever collect any of this internet sales tax 

revenue that we’re missing right now. And 

until then, shop local.”




drive, all generations of iPads are eligible 

to be donated. 

“The biggest thing is the ability to access 

the internet, and the ability to utilize video 

conferencing apps or FaceTime,” Sontag 

said. “That can be done with just regular 

factory settings on the device.” 

Prior to donation, the Wildwood Area 

Lions are requesting that all devices be factory 

reset, cleaned and placed in a Ziplock 

bag with a viable power cord. All iPads 

must also be in good condition and have 

no cracks on the screen. Each donation 

must also include a signed release form 

that authorizes the donation and the Lions 

to perform any additional data wipes of the 

device needed to adequately ready it for 

donation. Individuals can also reach out 

to the club to have a donation picked-up 

directly from their homes. 

A physical donation box is available at 

Wildwood City Hall [inside and adjacent 

to the police counter] from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Monday-Friday. 

Wildwood Area Lions will personally 

transport the devices to the hospitals on 



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their own time. Sontag said Remy would 

work with the group to determine specific 

donation locations.. 

“This is hopefully a short-term need,” 

Sontag said. “However, in the meantime, 

it’s very important for family members.” 

For access to the release form or to 

schedule an iPad pick-up, email membership@wildwoodarealions.org. 

For more information about the project, 

visit www.wildwoodarealions.org or their 

official Facebook page, @Wildwood Area 

Lions. 

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The experience of being confined to a 

hospital room or intensive care unit [ICU] 

is already severe, and the added stress of 

not being able to communicate with loved 

ones during that time can leave people 

feeling more disconnected than ever. 

To combat this, one local group is hosting 

a service project to help bridge that gap 

by putting iPads in the hands of patients 

to help them stay connected with family 

members and loved ones. 

That group is the Wildwood Area Lions 

Club, a nonprofit organization officially chartered 

by Lions International that supports 

the community by providing assistance and 

monetary funding to entities and organizations. 

The club has conducted multiple fundraisers 

and drives in the past, including the 

collection of eyeglasses and hearing aids, and 

has worked with multiple entities like Missouri 

Eye Research Foundation, Midwestern 

Braille Volunteers, Wildwood YMCA Community 

Partnership and more. 

The idea for their latest initiative was 

launched on April 24 after communication 

between the group and Wildwood council 

member Dr. Kenneth E. Remy [Ward 3] 

indicated there was a need in hospitals for 

devices that allowed patients who were 

quarantined and receiving treatment during 

the COVID-19 pandemic to communicate 

with family members and loved ones. 

“It’s a contagious disease, but people still 

need that connection,” Lion Membership 

Chair Larry Sontag said. 

According to Sontag, the idea was partially 

inspired by the loss of another Lion 

and close friend who was hospitalized on a 

ventilator for 23 days without being able to 

see family members due to the pandemic. 

“This really hits close to home,” Sontag 

said. 

The plan is to donate the iPads to hospitals 

across the St. Louis area. Hospital staff 

will distribute the devices to patients on an 

as-needed basis. According to Sontag, the 

club is accepting both personal donations 

as well as corporate ones. 

While no other type of tablets, laptops 

or smartphones are being accepted for the 

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Community organization helps keep local business thriving 


In a time when restaurants and 

businesses of all sizes are closing 

their doors or reducing their hours, 

some communities are coming up 

with unique and creative ways to 

help local businesses stay afloat. 

One business that recently has 

seen an outpouring of community 

support is the Donut Palace in 

Ellisville. In 2018, owners Steve 

and Ann Saladin purchased the 

business and all of the original 

owners’ recipes with the hope of 

continuing to offer a product that 

the community and they loved. 

But by mid-March, as COVID-19 precautions 

began to impact area businesses, the 

Saladins said they could no longer project 

how many donuts to make on any given day. 

“All of this was just starting to happen, 

and we had no idea how many doughnuts to 

make,” Ann said. “We couldn’t guess. We 

baked a normal amount of doughnuts [on 

March 17] and knew later that morning it 

wasn’t going to be a regular day.” 

They were left with an abundance of 50 

dozen doughnuts. 

“That’s how badly and how quickly it 

dropped off,” Ann said. 

The Saladin family then came up with the 

idea of continuing to make a large number 

of doughnuts and delivering and donating 

Ann and Frank Wittman are joined by one of their sons in 

delivering doughnuts around Lemar Park Court in Ellisville. 

[Photo by Stephen Chismarich] 

the surplus to healthcare institutions. 

So far, about 4,000 donuts have been 

donated to healthcare workers at Mercy 

Hospital, Mercy Hospital South, SSM 

Health St. Clare Hospital, Barnes-Jewish 

West County Hospital, St. Luke’s Des Peres 

Hospital and more. 

Amidst these efforts, the family still had 

to create curbside and delivery models to 

stay in business. In addition to a loss of inshop 

traffic, they lost about 30% of their 

overall revenue from wholesale agreements 

with churches, nursing homes and schools. 

“We had to find a way to keep our nose 

above water,” Ann said. 

While looking for ways to stay in business, 

the family began to establish parameters for 

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deliveries using its available staff members. 

But requests were coming in from 

as far away as O’Fallon. Then, a customer 

in the Hilltop Village subdivision 

in Eureka posed the idea of a neighborhood 

ordering system. 

“When she asked if she could place 

a neighborhood order, I said ‘OK, let’s 

talk,’” Ann said. “I told her I needed a 

central drop-off location and time.” 

The idea spread to another neighborhood 

in Eureka that involved 72 families. 

After posts on Facebook about the 

service gained traffic, Ann Wittman 

decided to join in. 

Wittman, who was a high school 

friend of Ann Saladin, decided to spearhead 

neighborhood delivery in Ellisville’s 

Lemar Park Court. 

Wittman is the neighbor of Ellisville City 

Council member Stephen Chismarich, who 

describes the process as a team effort between 

the family and community members. 

“One person in the subdivision sends out 

a picture of the order form to all neighbors 

and collects orders and money,” Chismarich 

said. 

The doughnuts are then delivered to the 

central contact person by members of the 

Saladin family. For the April 19 delivery, 

Wittmann and her family delivered the 

doughnuts door to door. 

Chismarich said those making deliveries 

are careful to wear the appropriate protective 

gear. 

“It’s really heartwarming because the 

deliveries come to people’s doors, and the 

kids get involved, and it’s really cute and 

fun,” Chismarich said. 

According to Ann, this neighborhoodcentered 

approach has made it possible 

for the business to stay open while simultaneously 

taking measures that other local 

businesses are adopting. Those include staggering 

business hours and changing staffing. 

In addition to neighborhood deliveries, 

Donut Palace is continuing its regular 

curbside services. According to Ann, orders 

have even started to come from outside 

West County, from communities like Fenton. 

“These neighborhoods are keeping us 

afloat,” Ann said. 

According to Chismarich, the system is 

one that could be used to help other small 

or local businesses currently in the process 

of trying to adapt to changing traffic or revenue 

flow. 

“For the right business and the right model, 

it’s the difference between staying open and 

having to close,” Chismarich said. “It’s the 

community coming together.” 

Ann agreed. 

“I’ve had people order that say, ‘I don’t 

like doughnuts, I just want to support a local 

business,’” Ann said. “It’s a stressful time to 

be a business owner, I can’t sugarcoat that 

… But there’s this feeling of community that 

really can’t be overstated.” 

NEWS BRIEFS, from page 9 

started receiving donations the day of the 

public launch on March 31.” 

According to its organizers, the impact 

of donations has already been actualized. 

“Already, we are seeing the impact of the 

Urgent Response Fund,” Ross said. “One 

patient’s daughter maintains that FaceTime 

communications from the hospital, made 

possible by iPads purchased through the 

Fund, helped her father recover from the 

coronavirus. In fact, she was so inspired by 

the power of this technology that she went 

on to raise $10,000 for the SSM Health 

Foundation to purchase iPad minis to distribute 

to all ministries.” 

To contribute, visit givetossmhealth.org/ 

urgentreponse. 

Local counties team up to 

open overflow morgue 

The counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, 

Franklin and Jefferson opened a “Dignified 

Transfer Center” on Tuesday, April 21. 

The 29,000-square-foot facility, located 

at 4334 Rider Trail North, Building D, in 

Earth City, will serve as relief to hospitals, 

morgues and funeral homes. It is capable 

of holding 1,300 decedents, according to a 

press statement issued by St. Louis County. 

As of April 30, St. Louis County reported 

that the center was accommodating 15 

decedents. Six additional individuals had 

been through the center and transported 

to a crematorium or funeral home, at the 

request of family. As of that date, 21 individuals 

had entered the Dignified Transfer 

Center. 

According to the St. Louis County, there 

is an average of 28 lives lost each day in St. 

Louis County outside of COVID-19. The 

overwhelming majority of those deaths are 

attributable to natural causes or medical 

events. Others are lost to violence, suicide 

or overdose. 

The capacity that facilities like hospitals, 

morgues, and funeral homes have is finite. 

This limited space has the potential to be 

exhausted when funerals are not being held 

in a timely fashion, which could be attributable 

to a variety of factors, including, but 

not limited to: 

• Funeral homes not being able to conduct 

the business in the manner they usually 

do. 

• Families potentially being sick or quarantined 

themselves. 

• Additional precautions that must be 

taken for the funeral professionals and the 

families. 

• Loved ones delaying the process of 

saying goodbye until the pandemic and its 

effects [travel and gathering limitations] 

end. 

The facility was created through memorandums 

of understanding between 

the counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, 

Franklin and Jefferson. Construction 

was completed using contracted vendors 

from those four counties and the state. 

Money allocated for the project has the 

possibility of being reimbursed through 

federal emergency funding, but this currently 

remains unknown. The project’s 

construction cost was approximately $2 

million. 

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At the virtual Planning Commission 

meeting on April 27, members asked to 

see more visuals of proposed changes to 

a property planned for nearly 100 acres in 

Downtown Chesterfield. 

The proposed Wildhorse Village development 

consists of 99.6 acres located west 

and southwest of the intersection of Interstate 

64 and Chesterfield Parkway West. 

Nearly 11 acres of the site include the 

mixed-use Wildhorse development already 

underway and the adjacent 128-room AC 

Hotel. 

Property owner Jeff Tegethoff, president 

of Pearl Capital Management, is seeking 

amendments for the remaining 78-acre 

Planned Commercial and Residence District 

[PC&R] that surrounds an existing 

lake on the site. 

At the April 27 meeting, George Stock, 

of Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, 

laid out the vision for the residential 

and commercial mixed-use development. 

It includes a landscape of boardwalks, 

trails and gathering places planned around 

the lake’s edge. 

The urban lakefront would serve as 

a “front door” for residential, office and 

retail buildings, Stock said. An urban Main 

Street would run from Burkhardt Place 

around the lake to Veterans Parkway. Treelined 

streets would have perpendicular or 

parallel parking on them, but the primary 

parking will be parking structures. 

The northwest lake edge would have 

multi-family residential buildings and 

commercial spaces. On the southeast lake 

edge, plans include a town center inspired 

retail environment with living above 

small-scale shops and community needs 

like a grocery. 

“It will truly be a downtown environment 

where people can live, work, eat, shop and 

enjoy amenities,” Stock said. 

The residential hills would be 

populated by townhomes and 

live-work units in a diverse set 

of sizes and configurations. A 

mixed-use hub would include 

boardwalks, parks, the existing 

Chesterfield Amphitheater and a 

boathouse. 

Mike Knight, assistant city 

planner, said there are 12 amendments 

proposed to the development 

requirements of the existing 

ordinance allowing the development. 

One amendment includes 

removing the distance requirement 

between buildings. 

“Buildings close in proximity 

Aerial for Wildhorse Village development site 

to each other is a common element along a 

traditional urban Main Street,” Knight said. 

The second and third amendments would 

increase the first floor and upper story 

height restrictions. The sole impact to this 

request would be the possibility of taller 

first and upper story floors within proposed 

buildings, Knight said. 

Another amendment, in relation to the 

building’s street façade requirement, is 

intended to have buildings closer to the 

roadway as is often seen on a traditional 

downtown Main Street. The developer is 

requesting to remove perimeter roads Wild 

Horse Creek, Burkhardt Place and Chesterfield 

Parkway West from the street façade 

requirement. 

The remaining amendments would 

remove the requirement of retail on the 

first floor, permit office and residential on 

Rendering of proposed pedestrian walkways at Wildhorse Village 

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all floors, and delete the requirement for 

ground floor retail in order to have parking 

structures along a street frontage. 

However, residents involved in Citizens 

for Developing Downtown Chesterfield 

have reservations. They want to preserve 

the vision created in the Envision Chesterfield 

Comprehensive Plan. 

Kelli Herries Unnerstall said the group 

does not support some of the revisions, 

particularly on Lake Front Road. They 

want to limit the number of buildings and 

not allow a parking structure there, so it 

doesn’t resemble West Port Plaza, she said. 

“Lake Front Road is the most beautiful 

part of the development,” Unnerstall said. 

“You need to tighten the standards there.” 

She also requested that the amenities 

mentioned – trails, boardwalks and community 

gathering places be included in the 

ordinance. 

Chesterfield resident Ray 

Bosenbecker wants to add even 

more restrictions by decreasing 

housing density, increasing 

owner-occupied units, putting a 

cap on the number of rental units 

and preserving a higher percentage 

of green space. Otherwise, 

they could build nothing but 

Watermark, he said, referring to 

the recently opened apartment 

complex on Lydia Hill Drive. 

Tegethoff said he plans to “carry 

the mantle for [Louis] Sachs,” 

whose vision for Downtown 

Chesterfield helped to shape many 

early decisions for the city.





Safety parameters, precautions set for June 2 municipal elections 

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An executive order by Gov. Mike 

Parson declaring a state of emergency 

and a request from Secretary of State Jay 

Ashcroft were the two nails in the coffin 

for the April 7 general municipal elections. 

Parson signed Executive Order 20-03 

ordering all Missouri municipal elections 

previously scheduled for April 7 to 

be postponed to June 2. 

As the June date draws closer, the St. 

Louis County Election Authority has 

announced a slew of changes to help 

reinforce safety measures while still 

allowing voters the ability to participate 

in the election amid lingering pandemic 

concerns. 

Absentee voting 

Registered Missourians who expect 

to be prevented from physically going 

to their polling place on Election Day 

were allowed to vote absentee ballots 

beginning Feb. 25, or approximately six 

weeks before the original election date. 

That absentee voting period has been 

officially extended to June 1. 

According to Rick Stream, the Republican 

director of elections for St. Louis 

County, residents over 60 years of age 

were sent a letter notifying them that 

they could vote absentee if they qualified 

under state guidelines. Those guidelines, 

set in stone by the secretary of state, are 

applied to all general municipal elections 

statewide. 

Absentee voters must provide one of 

the following reasons for voting absentee: 

• Absence on Election Day from the 

jurisdiction where an individual is registered 

to vote. 

• Incapacity or confinement due to illness 

or physical disability, including 

individuals who are primarily responsible 

for the physical care of someone who 

is incapacitated or confined due to illness 

or disability. 

• Religious belief or practice. 

• Employment as an election authority, 

as a member of an election authority, 

or by an election authority at a location 

other than a voter’s polling place. 

• Incarceration [provided all qualifications 

for voting are retained]. 

• Certified participation in the address 

confidentiality program because of safety 

concerns. According to Stream, this also 

includes individuals in protective programs 

as a result of domestic violence. 

While the option citing “confinement 

due to illness” does account for individuals 

who have been diagnosed with 

COVID-19, according to Stream, fear 

as a result of the pandemic is not being 

accepted by the state as a qualifying circumstance 

for voting absentee. 

“Frankly, at this point in time, the secretary 

of state has said that a fear of the 

virus is not an excuse to vote absentee,” 

Stream said. “You have to actually be 

incapacitated due to an illness or disability, 

not just the fear of [the virus].” 

The deadline to request an absentee 

ballot by mail is 5 p.m. on May 20. 

In-person absentee ballots must be 

cast in the election authority office, 725 

Northwest Plaza Drive in Saint Ann, by 5 

p.m. on June 1. Absentee ballots sent via 

mail must be received by the St. Louis 

County Election Authority by 7 p.m. on 

June 2. 

According to Stream, an additional satellite 

office will open in each quadrant 

of the county [North, South, Central and 

West] on May 21 for those looking to 

cast absentee ballots in-person. 

“We like to make the voting process 

as easy and painless as possible for the 

voter,” Stream said. “That’s our job.” 

Military and overseas voters must 

request a ballot from the election authority 

by 5 p.m. on May 29; those ballots 

must be submitted to the election authority 

by June 5. Both email and mailed ballots 

are accepted. 

Voting at polling places 

According to Stream, one of the biggest 

ways the county is reducing risks is 

by reducing the number of polling places 

in St. Louis County. 

The county normally opens anywhere 

from 360 to upward of 400 polling places 

for an election. The average turnout for 

the April municipal election is between 

15 to 20% of county residents, with some 

areas reaching 35%. 

For the June 2 election, the number of 

polling places has been reduced to 160. 

This means that some individuals may be 

relocated to a new polling place. Those 

individuals will receive a notification in 

the mail. 

“Everybody that is going to be moved 

to a new polling place will get a green 

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Leslie began her career in the Insurance Industry in 

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an Exclusive Agent for Allstate Insurance in Wildwood 

in 2003. In the many years she has been an Allstate 

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agents in the nation. She has received 11 Allstate “Circle 

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St. Louis County food pantry brings help and hope to many 

During these challenging times, Circle of Concern’s food pantry services are more 

important than ever to West St. Louis County neighbors in need. 

In late March, after a brief closing 

to shore up our volunteer support 

and adopt further safety measures, 

Circle of Concern reopened with 

a new curbside service model. 

They now serve client families 

on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

On Mondays, Tuesdays, and 

Thursdays we stock, prep and 

pack grocery bags. This new model 

requires fewer helpers in their 

building – allowing for safe distancing as prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention and other health agencies. 

Circle of Concern currently serves more than 200 families per week, and the need 

continues to grow as more people experience financial hardship related to the pandemic. 

There is good news – you can help! 

Individuals can donate online at www.circleofconcern.org. Cash donations support the 

purchase of fresh foods; and other critical needs, including emergency rent and utility 

assistance for eligible families. Food donations are accepted Mondays and Tuesdays 

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Currently, the biggest needs are spaghetti sauce and pasta, dinner 

helpers, dry potatoes, beans, rice, healthy snack items, hand sanitizer, wipes, laundry 

detergent and body wash. 

Circle of Concern could not do what they do without the support of their caring donors 

and the many selfless volunteers 

who answer the phones, return 

calls, stock shelves and coolers, 

pack grocery bags, and fill trunks 

with much-needed items. Circle of 

Concern extends its thanks to those 

who support their neighbors in need 

with their kindness and generosity. 

112 St. Louis Avenue • Valley Park 

(636) 861-2623 

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Beseda Flooring & More is celebrating its 35th anniversary as a family-owned 

and operated business. As a thank you to the community for the support over the 

years, the month of May will feature a phenomenal Customer Appreciation Sale. 

Featuring quality products, incredible customer 

service and having true trade craftsmen to 

professionally install every flooring project 

is what assures their clients of a first-class 

experience at Beseda Flooring. Their showroom 

features most major brands in a comfortable, 

stress-free shopping environment. Customers 

will be able to shop a wide selection of products 

offered in carpet, wood, tile, laminate, luxury 

vinyl plank and tile, cabinets, countertops and 

accessories. 

When choosing a new floor for your home, 

Beseda Flooring assists their customers in 

finding the right product to meet their specific 

Owners Jill and Brian Beseda 

needs. Their experienced designers can 

assist clients from concept to installation and 

everything in between. Providing valuable product advice and innovation is what 

has kept generations of customers returning to Beseda Flooring. 

Their in-home estimates are always free. 

Proprietors Brian and Jill Beseda are 

active members of the community and 

are proud to live and work in St. Charles 

County. Brian firmly believes that when 

people do business locally, they not only 

get personal service and real value, but 

they help to strengthen their community 

and local economy as well. 

It is their hope that you will invite 

them into your home and make Beseda 

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“It’s clearly better, it shows in the shine!” 

Locally owned and operated for 18 years and still going strong, Auto Spa Etc. is West 

County’s home for clean cars, quick snacks, and a place to see neighbors and friends. 

Unlike other car washes, Auto Spa Etc. offers only 100% touch-free washes. That means 

no spinning brushes touch the vehicle during the cleaning process. Full-service means 

they do the work for you, down to blowing out the last drop of water from hidden places 

with compressed air. 

Touchless cleaning allows Auto 

Spa Etc. to clean every vehicle 

without damaging a car’s paint or 

finish. Auto Spa Etc. offers four fullservice 

washes, four unlimited wash 

plans, extra detail services, and a 

lube center at its Ellisville location. 

The inside and outside of your car 

can be cleaned an unlimited amount 

of times each month at one low price 

by becoming a Spa Club Member. Club Members now get 10 cents off a gallon of gas 

by just entering their number at their new pumps! 

Their website and mobile app allow customers to purchase services while keeping 

account details right at their fingertips. 

Want to browse deals in advance? Auto Spa Etc. helps customers before they even walk 

in the door by maintaining an active social media presence alongside monthly rewards 

for members. They also host multiple programs in the community to raise proceeds for 

entities like The BackStoppers, the Rockwood 

School District, Red Cross and more. Over 

600 local kids have entered the workforce 

making cleaning cars their first job. 

The slogan says it all: “Clearly better, it 

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Holy Infant technology teacher chosen as West Newsmagazine’s Teacher of the Year 

By KATE UPTERGOVE 

@WESTNEWSMAG 


On Tuesday, April 22, during a Holy 

Infant Catholic School virtual staff 

meeting, Principal Rebecca McQuaide 

announced that computer teacher and 

technology coordinator Adam Meesey 

had been selected as West Newsmagazine’s 

Teacher of the Year. 

“I was very surprised. I was fighting 

back tears,” Meesey said, “especially 

when Mrs. McQuaide read the letters 

[nominating him]. I was very overjoyed.” 

Meesey has been teaching for 12 years 

– the whole time at Holy Infant – but he 

never dreamed that a school year would 

play out as this one has. 

“I always strive to have my A-game 

ready and be very prepared. But it’s funny. 

This year, there were a lot of things I did 

in the classroom that I never thought in 

a million years would [become] a necessity. 

But here we are, teaching from 

home,” Meesey said. “This year, we put 

into place student email so that they could 

email teachers or other students if they 

had questions or collaborative work.” 

Meesey said another thing he did was to 

help create spreadsheets of the many passwords 

that students need for the different 

Adam Meesey with the Holy Infant eighth grade basketball team. 

learning programs, etc. used in school. 

“At the beginning of the year, we gave 

a copy to their teacher and sent a copy 

home. Who would have thought that we 

would need those now?” he asked. 

But as Meesey knows, life is filled 

with unexpected twists and turns. His 

family adopted him from India. He was 

hired by Sr. Rosario Delaney. When Sr. 

Rosario retired, his cousin Becky was 

named to the position of principal, and 

this man born in India who admittedly 

has “no dancing experience found himself 

in unlikely scenario. Today, he’s the 

coordinator of the school’s annual Irish 

Dancing program and St. Patrick’s Day 

performances. 

Meesey said when he started at Holy 

Infant, he only knew that the Irish Dancing 

program was “a really big thing” at 

the school but that he knew nothing of 

how it was handled. 

“I don’t know how much you know 

about Holy Infant but we were founded 

in 1956 by the Irish Sisters of Mercy 

from Dublin. Sr. Rosario was the head 

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of the Irish Dancing program,” Meesey 

explained. “My first year here, they were 

talking about the person who used to do 

the music [for the program] who had 

since passed away, and they were trying 

to figure out who was going to help with 

the St. Pat’s celebration. I went to Sister 

and told her that if she needed help, I’d 

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ellisville will 

hold a public hearing at the Ellisville City Hall, #1 Weis Avenue, on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 

at 7:00 P.M. to consider a City-initiated petition for Text Amendments to Title IV, Land Use, 

pertaining to the following: (1) supermajority zoning approval requirements, and (2) massage 

therapy regulations/day spa accessory uses. In the event that the Covid-19 pandemic social 

distancing measures remain appropriate as of 7:00 p.m. on May 13, 2020, the public hearing 

shall instead by held via live videoconference. A link will be available at www.ellisville.mo.us 

to join the videoconference. 

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Ellisville will hold a public hearing at the 

Ellisville City Hall, #1 Weis Avenue, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. to consider a 

City-initiated petition for Text Amendments to Title IV, Land Use, pertaining to the following: 

(1) supermajority zoning approval requirements, and (2) massage therapy regulations/day spa 

accessory uses. In the event that the Covid-19 pandemic social distancing measures remain 

appropriate as of 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 2020, the public hearing shall instead by held via live 

videoconference. A link will be available at www.ellisville.mo.us to join the videoconference. 

These public hearings are in compliance with Title IV, Land Use, of the Municipal Code of the 

City of Ellisville. 

From left: Sharon Rossmark, Cynthia Huang, of drone manufacturer DJI, and Wendy Erikson 

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They are not just toys and they’re certainly 

not just for men. Drones and the 

opportunities they can lead to are expanding 

for women as well. 

Yet, studies show that while women 

constitute nearly half of the labor market, 

they hold less than 25% of STEM [science, 

technology, engineering and math] jobs. 

Wendy Erikson is hoping to change that 

statistic. Erikson was an Emmy-award 

winning journalist for KSDK for 17 years 

and host of Show Me St. Louis. Today, 

she is engaged in attracting more girls to 

STEM careers. 

While watching the news during the aftermath 

of the earthquake that hit the Philippines 

in 2016, Erikson was fascinated after 

seeing a photo labeled “drone image.” 

“In one picture it told the whole story of 

the devastation this earthquake had caused,” 

she said. “I was thinking to myself, ‘This is 

a game changer for the industry I spent 25 

years in.’” 

In that moment, she realized that drones 

could open up a whole new perspective on 

the world. 

“It was a Godsend for the journalism 

industry,” she said. “They could cover 

breaking news ... and not have to be on the 

ground.” 

That piqued Erikson’s interest in drones, 

so she bought her first drone – a Yuneec 

Typhoon Q500. Wanting to learn more, she 

attended a tradeshow in Chicago. It was 

there that she met Sharon Rossmark, who 

also had an interest in drones. Realizing 

the lack of women that were sharing in the 

new technology, Rossmark decided to start 

Women and Drones. 

The goal of the organization is to serve 

as an advocacy for women in STEM and 

aviation industries. 

Erikson has played a vital role in the 

organization, serving as a podcast host 

and advisor. She set up its website and coauthored 

with Rossmark the adventure and 

activity books Fun With Drones, Drone 

Girls and The Wonders of Whale Snot, and 

Drone Girls and the Air Show Adventure. 

Experience with her own daughters 

taught her that she needed to show them 

examples of engineering jobs, so they 

could visualize it for themselves. 

“Girls are very worried about how they 

are presented,” Erikson said. “If they don’t 

understand something or feel they’re not 

going to be good at something, examples 

work really well.” 

Her example led one of her daughters to 

becoming a biological engineer. 

The Women and Drones website started 

off as informational only, but has since 

added memberships and a jobs board to 

connect women with businesses that have 

job openings. 

It also features a Women to Watch segment, 

started last year to honor women 

who are business leaders, innovators, mentors 

and visionaries making an impact on 

the drone industry. 

“It tells stories about what women are 

doing in the drone industry,” Erikson said. 

“There’s a wide variety – wildlife conservation, 

women in drone law – everyone 

brings a different talent to the table.” 

Erikson, an FAA-certified drone pilot, 

also handles digital media and STEM initiatives 

for Women and Drones. In this role, 

she collaborates with community groups 

for a presentation called Fun With Flying 

Robots and does speaking engagements on 

the topic of drones and opportunities for 

women in the industry. 

Since she’s been so active in the Women 

and Drones organization, Erikson doesn’t 

fly her drones as much anymore, but the 

real satisfaction, she said, is watching other 

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Kennedy Farms, a St. Louis Tradition in equine excellence 

Micaela Kennedy stands with horse 

Pagani and son Tyler Kennedy 

For equestrian enthusiasts, Kennedy Farms 

Equestrian Center offers professional training, 

boarding, sales, leasing, clinics and summer camp 

options for riders who want to be coached by and 

learn from the best of the best. Summer camp begins 

June 8. 

“What sets us apart is the fact that we’re all about 

horsemanship,” award-winning owner Micaela 

Kennedy said. “We teach riders to brush, groom and 

tack, as well as to ride – it’s the whole package. We 

offer a broad-based program from competing in highlevel 

horse shows to teaching beginner clients. Kennedy Farms is conveniently located 

and is an enjoyable and safe place for both adults and 

children to learn riding and horsemanship.” 

Micaela has gained global recognition for her yearafter-year 

wins in prestigious competitions, multiple 

Horse of the Year titles and producing top quality horses, 

making her a highly sought after, top hunter-jumper 

trainer in the nation. Since 1981, Kennedy Farms has 

specialized in hunter/jumper training and showing. 

Clients range from beginners to those competing in 

Grand Prix classes in top 

competitions across the 

Emily Hartley riding Hellboy 

country. 

1122 Deep Forest Drive 

Chesterfield 

(636) 532-7274 

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“Our program has evolved,” Micaela said. “Riding is a 

sport that can be enjoyed by all ages. Over the years, we 

have competed and won quite a bit but, whether competing 

or riding at home, our riders become members of a large 

extended family through an abiding common interest in these 

remarkable animals.” 

Designing lifestyles, one room at a time 

BaumHouse Design, LLC was established in 2008 as a kitchen, bath and interior 

remodeling company. 

The business is located off Vance Road in Valley Park in a stand-alone frame house 

originally built circa 1880 as a private residence. While it has been renovated for commercial 

space, it continues to maintain a residential presence that is ideal for a business specializing 

in residential interior remodeling. 

Julie Baum, owner and principal 

designer, is a professional member of ASID 

[American Society of Interior Designers] 

and CAPS [a Certified Aging in Place 

Specialist]. BaumHouse design provides 

a turnkey service to their clientele from 

initial basic concept design to the finished 

remodel of the home with an emphasis on 

customer service, quality of products, and 

attention to detail. Clients benefit from a bespoke service that is tailored to each customer’s 

needs. BaumHouse design’s customer base is built on returning clientele for whom we 

have completed previous projects, referrals from their customers to their friends and family, 

referrals from contractors, and from other designers. The design process starts with a 

scheduled home visit to discuss your goals and the investment you are prepared to make 

to achieve the desired results. Understanding that most clients know what they like but 

can’t envision how it will look in their spaces, BaumHouse design uses multi-dimensional 

renderings to present design concepts to “walk-through” the project. The boutique showroom 

is stocked with cabinetry door and wood samples, and display shelves full of beautiful tile 

for flooring and backsplashes. 

“If we don’t have it, we will find it for you,” Julie said. 

The entire process ensures customer 

satisfaction before the project ever begins. 

Visit the BaumHouse design website for 

more information and to see photos of 

completed projects. Showroom hours are 

by appointment, but walk-ins are welcome! 

BaumHouse design 

Kitchens | Baths | Interiors 

11 Vance Road • Valley Park 

(636) 225-9000 

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Eliminate those annoying squeaks 

Annoying household squeaks can be eliminated with help from Squeak Stoppers. 

Squeak Stoppers has been able to provide peace and quiet to thousands of families 

and homeowners within the region for over a decade. Owner Scott Diebold has a vast 

knowledge of home construction and the friction that comes from flooring and other 

building materials. 

Squeak Stoppers can take the squeaks out of 

hardwood floors, carpet, vinyl and tile on the 

first or second floor of a home, with finished or 

unfinished basements. But not all squeaks come 

from floors. 

“There are other things, like duct work, gas 

lines, floor joists and even walls that can squeak,” 

Diebold said. “That is where we come in. Our 

vast knowledge of home construction and squeak 

stopping aids us in a quick turnaround with noninvasive 

techniques.” 

Because every home is different, Squeak 

Stoppers starts by assessing the floors in a home 

with a free consultation. 

Scott Diebold, The Squeak Guy 

“As part of our assessment, we will pinpoint and 

survey each individual squeak so that customers 

will be aware of how many squeaks we can stop. 

This information will also be used for our lifetime guarantee,” Diebold said. 

Once the assessment has been completed, Squeak Stoppers will discuss the technique 

to be used on the individual home 

and outline the pricing structure. The 

process for eliminating those annoying 

squeaks is usually done in less than 

a day. 

Call Squeak Stoppers today to set up 

a free consultation, (314) 341-9676. 

Squeak Stoppers is a Better Business 

Bureau-accredited company. 

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New curbside and garage pick-up options available 

Honest Junk Removal, started by Jim Menner and Ben Boland in 2012, specializes in 

helping residential and commercial customers dispose of unwanted items. They remove 

items including, but not limited to, appliances, furniture, construction debris, fences, 

sheds, trampolines, exercise 

equipment, large TVs, paint and 

any interior or exterior debris/clutter. 

Honest Junk Removal will clean 

out garages, basements, yards, 

office spaces, warehouses and 

rental properties. They can also 

help with estate liquidation and 

downsizing needs. No job is too 

large or too small. 

As the impact of COVID-19 

continues to evolve, Honest Junk Removal and its team will continue to provide 

uninterrupted, dependable and safe services. This includes curbside and garage 

pickups. Honest Junk Removal makes every effort to remove items safely and efficiently. 

After pick-up, the staff at Honest Junk Removal takes the time to sort and separate items 

so that the items can be disposed or recycled correctly. They also properly donate items 

whenever possible. Honest Junk Removal sets convenient and precise appointment 

times for each customer. They stay in constant contact with customers so there is no 

waiting for the crew to arrive at the appointed time. 

Plus, they offer upfront pricing with estimates given over the phone. 

Jim, Ben and their staff live in the community they service, specializing in West County. 

“We set ourselves above the competition by always answering the phone personally, 

setting and meeting appointment times that are 

most convenient for our customers, providing 

high-quality service from our trustworthy staff and 

offering competitive pricing,” said Jim. “We are now 

offering discounts for curbside and garage pick-up.” 

Call Honest Junk Removal today! 

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Providing peace of mind by helping you navigate a better future 

Founded in 1975 and specializing in customized estate planning solutions to meet 

your needs, this Manchester-based law firm has the 

experience, integrity and dedication to best represent 

your interests. With attorneys Brian G. Quinn, Gregory 

F. Quinn and Katie M. Miles there to assist you, this firm 

now has over 60 years of combined legal expertise to 

provide you the peace of mind you deserve. 

Choosing the right attorney to assist in navigating the 

complex issues related to estate planning, long-term 

care planning and special needs planning is crucial. 

Choosing the right attorney will lead to a better future 

for you and your loved ones. Quinn Estate & Elder 

Law, LLC is the right choice. The firm provides services 

such as Estate Planning, Elder Law and Long-Term Care 

Planning, Medicaid and VA Benefits, Special Needs 

Planning, Probate, Guardianships and more. 

Katie M. Miles, Brian G. Quinn 

and Gregory F. Quinn 

The firm also offers you a free eldercare assistance 

program through ElderCareAdvisors to help guide families 

on VA and Medicaid Benefits, retirement community 

options and other resources to help seniors and their loved ones who are trying to navigate 

the complex maze of long-term care. 

Quinn Estate & Elder Law, LLC will listen to what your goals are, then educate you on your 

options. They can assist you with protecting 

your assets using specialized trusts, 

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you create a legacy for your family and give 

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Bathroom remodels for over 35 years! 

From powder rooms to shared baths to luxury master suites, each bathroom in the house 

has its own unique set of standards and needs – and Tile & Bath Service, Inc. knows 

bathrooms from the inside out. 

“Our company has been doing bathroom remodels exclusively for more than 38 years,” 

said owner Charles Motycka. “We employ our own 

skilled craftsmen who implement our high standards 

of quality, so our customers have the benefit of their 

experience. We do not use subcontractors.” 

The company spends all its time working on just 

bathrooms, with knowledge and expertise in the 

field being the natural result. 

“Our focus is bathrooms, and specifically the 

rebuilding of showers,” explained Charles. “It is 

rewarding to take an outdated shower and turn it into 

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a functioning and stylish space for homeowners.” 

The hands-on customer service is another 

key ingredient for stability and success. Tile & 

Bath Service, Inc. works on one job at a time, which gives customers undivided and 

personalized attention. The company never stops learning about bathrooms and it never 

takes on more than it can handle. 

Making certain all items in a bathroom can be used safely and comfortably by an aging 

homeowner is one of the company’s specialties. Tub-to-stall shower conversions, grab 

bars, Toto Washlet ® bidet-style toilet seats and other user-friendly products are readily 

available at Tile & Bath Service, Inc. 

“We have a small showroom where our customers can discuss their needs and see 

some of the products we recommend. Our 

displays do not overwhelm our customers 

in their decision process,” Charles said. 

The craftsmen at Tile & Bath Service, Inc. 

are committed to delivering professional 

bathroom makeovers with quality 

products and reliable service every time. 

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A real estate professional with proven results 

Cathy Shaw-Connely, Five Star Real Estate Agent, 2006-2020, is one of the third 

generation of family professionals at Tom Shaw Realtors, the oldest residential real estate 

company in St. Louis. She began in the business during the height of the ‘80s recession 

and, through hard work and perseverance, she 

became knowledgeable in marketing and wellinformed 

concerning financing in the real estate 

industry. Forty-two years later, she is a successful 

and highly respected agent and broker. 

With millions of dollars in sales each year, 

Cathy is one of the top producing agents in the 

St. Louis area and 15-time winner of the St. Louis 

Magazine Five Star Real Estate Agent award. 

Cathy prides herself on superior service, followup 

and being available to her clients. She has 

worked extensively over the years in all areas 

of the real estate market, including St. Louis, 

Chesterfield, Wildwood, St. Charles, Franklin and 

Cathy Shaw-Connely 

Jefferson counties. 

Buying or selling real estate is one of the largest 

financial investments that most people will ever make or realize. Cathy will ensure 

positive results and provide effective guidance through the entire process, being uniquely 

qualified to represent both buyers and sellers. Her experience will minimize the worry and 

maximize the return on every home investment. 

She is there every step of the way, from start to 

close. 

From the most discriminating, to the first-time 

home buyer, clients can be assured they will be 

working with a real estate professional who is 

completely committed to helping them achieve 

their desired results. Whether it is a home, 

acreage, horse property, new construction or a 

farm to be bought or sold, call Cathy and look 

no further. 

Cathy Shaw-Connely 

17736 Edison Avenue • Chesterfield 

(636) 346-4960 

Office: (636) 532-1922 

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Over a quarter-century of quality work 

Is 2020 the year you decide to upgrade the appearance of your home? If it is, then look 

to Penick Construction Co. Bill Penick, owner, has been in business in the St. Louis 

area for 29 years. 

If a referral is needed, just ask. Bill can provide thousands of referrals from satisfied 

customers in the West St. Louis County area alone. One could be your neighbor! 

Eureka resident Gayle says, “This 

is the most professional group of 

people we have ever dealt with! The 

detail in his quality presentation and 

quote is continued in the execution of 

his precision work.” 

Penick Construction Co. is the 

exclusive dealer for the Generations 

line of thermal windows, doors and 

insulated siding, as well as being a 

certified installer for Certainteed Shinglemaster shingles, Harbor insulated siding and 

Windcore thermal-insulated windows. Penick Construction Co. also is proud to offer the 

ProVia line of steel entry and fiberglass doors. 

Penick Construction Co. also offers soffit, fascia, gutters, gutter covers, roofs and 

fiberglass and steel entry doors that are the best the industry has to offer. In addition to 

its highest-quality products, Penick Construction Co. offers a 10-year warranty on its 

expert installations. 

Penick Construction Co. is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau with an 

A+ rating and a member of the Eureka Chamber 

of Commerce. It has also been recognized by 

Norandex/Reynolds with the Master Craftsmen 

award. This award is given to those contractors 

who have not just met, but exceeded, their 

commitment to customer satisfaction. 

For a professional residential remodel, call 

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For more than 45 years, Dalco Home Remodeling has been fulfilling the dreams of its 

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The elite Dalco craftsmen are thoroughly 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created an 

array of unique challenges from which no 

educational institution or student is exempt. 

In addition to the cancellation of proms 

and graduation ceremonies, many high 

school seniors and other individuals looking 

to further their educative experience are now 

faced with making the decision of where they 

will acquire their diploma without benefits 

like touring a campus in-person or being able 

to attend an in-person orientation. 

According to Ivy Hartman, communications 

chair for Missouri Association for 

College Admission Counseling 

[MOACAC] and a Rockwood 

Summit High College and Career 

Counselor and ACT Prep Coordinator, 

one of the biggest questions 

on students’ minds is if they 

will be able to physically attend 

classes on campus for the upcoming 

fall semester. 

“I think, as a college career 

counselor, I drew the conclusion 

that most colleges might be going 

online for that first semester, but 

we don’t know,” Hartman said. 

However, as a response to Gov. 

Mike Parson’s plan to lift the 

statewide stay-at-home order on 

May 4, many universities in other counties 

or more rural areas have made claims that 

they plan to have students on campus again 

for the fall semester. For example, the University 

of Missouri announced on April 22 

that students and faculty were expected to 

be able to return to the Columbia campus for 

the fall semester. Missouri State University 

in Springfield also announced that it planned 

to have students be able to return to campus 

for the fall semester this August. 

Other institutions, especially those in more 

densely populated areas like St. Louis and St. 

Louis County, have yet to make a decision 

about having students and faculty members 

return to campus. 

Andrew Laue, associate director of undergraduate 

admissions at Webster University, 

said many colleges are still evaluating factors 

on a daily basis as news continues to 

evolve. 

“It’s a lot of speculation at this point,” Laue 

said. 

Summer orientations 

Due to the ongoing state of the pandemic, 

many summer orientation events or college 

fairs have already seen reported delays or 

cancellations dates. The National Association 

for College Admission Counseling 

[NACAC] announced that all its remaining 

spring 2020 college fairs have been canceled, 

including National College Fairs and STEM 

College and Career Fairs. NACAC plans to 

kick off the fall 2020 season of college fairs 

on Sept. 10. As of late April, the organization 

has a total of 55 college fairs planned for fall. 

In the meantime, this means that many 

students have had to rely on virtual counseling 

resources in lieu of in-person meetings 

during the summer application period. 

“Colleges would normally be having all 

these tours on weekends and weekdays to 

show off their campuses, and they’re just not 

having that,” Hartman said. 

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This means that many college freshmen 

are being paired with advisors virtually and 

signing up for classes at home instead of at a 

summer orientation or transition event. 

“What my class of 2020 students are doing 

is, for community college, they watch an 

online orientation video, the meet with an 

advisor that helps them decide their schedules,” 

Hartman said. “Then the kids go in 

and sign up for their own classes and the day 

and time that they want.” 

These virtual tours and resources aren’t 

just being utilized by graduating high school 

seniors. 

“You can go to any college’s website and 

sign up for one of their visits, and that’s 

what we’re advocating as counselors for our 

students of 2021 is to get on the email list 

of colleges you think you’re interested in 

and [start] meeting with them individually,” 

Hartman said. 

ACTs and SATs 

Following the worldwide cancellation of 

the April ACT and the May SAT, MOACAC 

reported that many high school juniors are 

now planning to take the test in June. However, 

according to The College Board, the 

exact dates are still tentative and updates 

could extend in September or October.





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“For the 2021 kids, I’m trying to think 

about how we go about preparing them 

when we have no idea when the next [ACT 

or SAT] test will be,” Hartman, who is also a 

parent of a class of 2021 student, said. “You 

could have class of 2021 kids who have 

never taken an ACT until their senior year.” 

Colleges and universities are responding 

by adopting test-optional admission policies. 

“What that means is that students will get 

admitted, but sometimes they might not have 

the test score to get a merit-based scholarship 

for those schools,” Hartman said. “From a 

college perspective, when they go from using 

a GPA or test score for admission and they 

go to test-optional they have to have more 

information from the student, like a letter of 

recommendation or additional essays.” 

Maryville University in Town & County 

has already adopted that test-optional admission 

policy. However, every school is different 

in what is required for matriculation. 

Scholarships and financial aid 

Adam Davidson is a student at Lafayette 

High currently finishing his senior year. 

After looking at multiple in-state institutions 

like Missouri S&T and the University 

of Missouri, Davidson ultimately decided on 

Missouri State University as his college of 

choice to be among friends. 

“After talking with my friends and my 

family, I decided I wanted to be the first 

person in my family to go to a four-year university,” 

Davidson said. 

However, even more of a deciding factor 

in where he was going to school was the process 

of receiving financial aid. 

“A big thing for me was finance and money, 

because I have to pay for college myself,” 

Davidson said. 

Complicating things further for Davidson 

was the fact that he was previously quarantined 

with a second family, which included 

an individual with a compromised immune 

system from having kidney cancer in the past 

and having a kidney transplant. 

“I didn’t want to chance anything by going 

to work and putting them at risk, so I wasn’t 

able to work for a while,” Davidson said. 

“Then it became, ‘Okay, I haven’t been able 

to work and have a source of income, but I 

need to pay for college this fall. How am I 

going to do that?’” 

Davidson had already been applying for 

scholarships, but according to him, the recent 

schedule changes and delays caused by the 

pandemic have created challenges. 

“In school, before [COVID-19] happened, 

it was a lot easier for me to work on scholarships 

because my school was constantly 

updating scholarships ... and I’d be able to 

work on those,” Davidson said.” But, since 

I’m not in school and those aren’t being 

updated, along with all the uncertainty about 

deadlines and how to turn things in now 

because it’s different. It’s just been a really 

tough challenge, and there’s a lot of discouragement 

because I just don’t know if I’ll be 

able to provide for myself in that way. It’s 

very different and it’s very hard.” 

Davidson isn’t alone in his thoughts about 

financial aid. 

According to a recent survey by The Scior 

College Network, 42% of students expressed 

concern about the financial implications of 

attending college as a result of the pandemic’s 

impact on the economy. 

This feedback has inspired many colleges 

to extend the traditional May 1 decision day 

deadline to June 1, allowing potential students 

to choose a college and look at financial 

aid. 

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For students that are currently preparing 

for college, Davidson recommended doing 

research about each school’s different offerings 

on their individual websites. 

“There are tons and tons of others you can 

go to to find these random scholarships that 

are super easy to apply for, some that apply 

only to your major or the school you’re 

going to,” Davidson said. “Those have been 

really helpful.” 

Laue said that, for seniors like Davidson 

and juniors investigating their options, ongoing 

communication with high school and 

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“Students should stay in touch with their 

college career counselors because they’re 

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these updates,” Laue said. 

Davidson agreed that staying updated on 

what a school’s plans and taking advantage 

of any virtual resources, such as virtual 

Q&As or text update programs, can help 

make the process easier for anyone on their 

college journey. 

“For schools, it’s a hard outlook,” Davidson 

said. “They don’t really know if this is 

going to end in summer, or continue through 

the rest of the year, whatever the case may 

be.” 

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Timeless furniture resale boutique 

Classic furniture, home décor and collectibles deserve a repeat performance. Encore 

Consignment Gallery is an upscale boutique specializing in gently used home furnishings 

too timeless to be discarded. 

Store owners Maureen Strobeck and Barb Lampe opened the gallery six years ago 

to fill a niche in the furniture resale market for 

West County. Their success has allowed them 

to expand to a second location at 10821 

Manchester Road in Kirkwood, which opened in 

Fall 2018. 

“There’s been an attitude change about resale. 

People realize there are beautiful things out there, 

so why buy new?” asked Maureen. 

The gallery caters to people looking for a unique 

piece, a change in décor, or those who are simply 

moving up or scaling down. Treasures that were once loved have an encore, bringing 

happiness to a new home, cash to a consignor and protection for the environment. 

Consignors have an option of two locations that are safe, friendly and reliable to help 

reorganize and redecorate your space. With state-of-the-art systems to track and monitor 

consignment items, and experts to help determine market value, it is an easy and 

profitable exchange in a commission-free environment. Shoppers also are in for a treat 

during each visit to the Encore Consignment Gallery. The staff is among the best in the 

furniture and home décor industry and eager to assist in the selection of items that make 

a house a home. 

The spacious showrooms are constantly rearranged to display gorgeous new arrivals 

every day. “It is bittersweet how quickly things 

change around here,” Barb said. 

The professional services of Encore Consignment 

Gallery are now available for the management 

of private estate sales. In addition to handling 

all of the sale details, the staff will take unsold 

items back to the store and continue to market 

the items for an extended period of time. Call for 

more information about this valuable service. 

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10821 Manchester Road • Kirkwood 

(636) 220-9092 

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A home’s kitchen is more than a room. It’s the hearth of a home and a gathering 

place for family, friends and peers. From refinished cabinets to updated countertops, 

the experts at Classic Kitchen Refacing can help make your dream kitchen a reality. 

Since 2015, Classic Kitchen 

Refacing owner Don Sheehan 

and his staff work with each 

individual client on designing 

refacing options as an affordable 

alternative to remodeling. 

“We do cabinet refacing, 

custom counter tops and tile 

backsplashes,” Don said. 

“That’s our niche in the market.” 

According to Don, that niche 

has allowed Classic Kitchen 

Refacing to focus its services 

and provide customers the utmost excellence in both at-home service and quality 

materials. 

“The cabinet stays in place, and we cover the sides and front with quarter-inch solid 

wood,” Don said. “All the exposed surfaces get covered. Then, we add new doors. You 

can change the color or the style of your door. If you have an arched oak door that 

you’re tired of … we can do a new shaker door or just a totally new style.” 

In addition to updating aesthetics and style, Classic Kitchen Refacing also adds assets 

like new soft-close hinges, handles and other hardware pieces to add a finishing touch. 

They also offer the latest in quartz countertop selections. 

“It’ll look and act like a brand new kitchen for less than half the price of tearing 

everything out and replacing it,” Don 

said. 

Financing options are also available 

with a no pressure guarantee. Call 

today to learn more information, get 

a free consultation or get a quote for 

your next project! 

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(314) 739-1730 

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A service-oriented approach 

For both home and business owners, maintaining concrete surfaces like driveways, 

patios and pool decks “may not be the most glamorous job on your list, but it will 

definitely help you avoid costly repairs and replacements down the road,” according 

to Jerry Loosmore of JL Concrete Sealing & 

Caulking. 

After more than 25 years of experience on concrete 

projects, Jerry started his own company three 

years ago because he saw a better, more serviceoriented 

way to approach concrete maintenance, 

he explained. That’s why Jerry works on every job 

Before 

After 

personally, using only time-tested, high-quality 

sealing materials and the best caulk product on the 

market. 

As its name says, JL Concrete Sealing & Caulking 

works to extend the life and greatly improve the 

appearance of concrete surfaces by caulking 

between joints and slabs and then sealing them 

against the effects of time, traffic and Missouri’s 

wide weather variations. The company’s services 

also include grinding and filling any existing cracks 

prior to sealing. 

The sealing process helps to restore the original 

color and luster of decorative, aggregate and other concrete surfaces while protecting 

them from wear. In most circumstances, sealant will last a minimum of three years, Jerry 

said. 

He emphasized that customer service excellence is the company’s highest priority. “I 

treat every job like it’s my own home, my 

own driveway, and I probably want it to 

look better when we’re finished than the 

homeowner does,” Jerry said. 

He encourages West County residents and 

business owners to contact him by phone or 

email for a free estimate. 

JL CONCRETE 

SEALING & CAULKING 

249 Ramsey Lane • Ballwin 

(636) 399-6193 

Marta’s Boutique has been dressing women for any and all occasions in the West 

County community for over 30 years. Customer service has always been their number 

one priority, and now is no exception. During these uncertain times, Marta's is dedicated 

to continuing its devoted service to all customers while also working hard to preserve its 

normal level of excellent service. 

In order to maintain that consistent level of quality, Marta’s got creative and found 

alternative ways to safely stay in touch 

and service customers. 

Customers can now shop live with Owner 

Marta Gaska every Wednesday and Friday 

at 2 p.m. on the store’s official Facebook 

page [Marta’s Boutique]. 

Marta’s offers a large selection of 

unique clothes from casual to formal and 

everything in-between. Due to their wide 

selection of styles and fits, the professional 

and style-savvy staff members at Marta’s 

can put an outfit together to compliment 

anybody’s style and fashion needs from 

head to toe. They also offer a Marta’s Style 

Box, which is filled with styles hand selected just for you based on each individual’s Style 

Profile [which can be created at MartasStyleBox.typeform.com]. For even more added 

convenience, Marta’s also offers curbside pick-up for its selection of sensational clothes, 

shoes, accessories and more. 

They also do local deliveries, which are mostly done by a family member from Marta’s 

family. They can also ship right to a 

customer’s doorstep. 

Staff members are always happy to 

answer any questions about fashion. 

"Please support your community and 

shop local,” Marta said. “We can't wait to 

be open!” 

Perfect for any occasion 

MARTA'S 

1352 Clarkson Clayton Center • Ellisville 

(636) 227-8831 

Facebook.com/MartasBoutiqueSTL



Providing seniors a helping hand at home 

The overwhelming majority of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age and 

continue to feel comfortable, safe, and active in their own surroundings. This quality of 

life is something that seniors want to experience, in their own place, without having to 

worry about everyday tasks or home maintenance. 

But where can you find the answer? The solution is assistance from Staying In Place. 

Staying in Place provides two types 

of services, available with custom 

packages to fit your specific needs. 

Their staff offers companionship 

and socialization, meal planning 

and preparation, light laundry and 

housekeeping, and transportation for 

medical appointments and errands. 

The second service is helping 

seniors take care of their homes by 

dealing with both inside and outside 

maintenance chores. 

What sets Staying in Place apart? 

A family owned company started by brothers and St. Louis natives Roger and Michael 

Maddox, Staying In Place was created to provide seniors with the same kind of care 

they sought for their own mother. Their goal is to tackle the daily needs and relieve 

the concerns and responsibilities the family may have about loved ones remaining 

independently at home. 

Using their decades of experience in hospitality and management, they have formed a 

team of carefully selected and screened staff 

with the skills to, “Treat Your Family Like Our 

Family.” 

By offering home maintenance assistance, 

they are uniquely positioned to provide truly 

full-service solutions. 

Does your loved one want to stay in their 

home? They can! Check out Staying in Place 

online or call them today for more details. 

St. Louis 

(314) 740-8792 

www.stayinginplacestl.com 




Quality, family flooring for 38 years 

Brewer’s Flooring has been in business since 1982 and is still owned and operated by 

the Brewer family - Dan, Linda, Mike and Kristen. 

“We are all professionals and design experts in the flooring industry,” Dan Brewer said. 

Brewer’s Flooring is knowledgeable of its products and knows how a customer wants to 

be treated. When customers first enter the showroom, they will see impressive displays 

and selections, packed with everything 

from entry-level products to the most 

unique and finest in the industry. There 

are no high-pressure sales tactics used, 

no tricks or gimmicks, such as free this 

and free that, and no inflated prices to 

then offer huge discounts. Brewer’s 

Flooring values the intelligence of its 

customers. 

“We still run our business the same as 

when we opened our doors 38 years ago, 

treating every customer with honesty and 

respect and offering competitive prices and professional installation,” Dan said. 

Brewer’s Flooring strives to have the best customer service and satisfaction in the 

industry. Even though customers have probably seen its ads throughout the years, 

Brewer’s Flooring takes great pride in the fact that most of its business is still by word of 

mouth referrals. 

Brewer’s Flooring also does kitchen 

backsplashes, tub and shower enclosures, 

interior doors, baseboards, countertops and 

Hunter Douglas window treatments. 

In honor of their 38th anniversary, Brewer’s 

Flooring is having its biggest sale of the year. 

If in need of new flooring, whether it be carpet, 

tile, vinyl, ceramic, hardwood or the newer 

luxury vinyl tiles, stop by the company’s new 

showroom for an experience unmatched by the 

competition. 

We do it all 

and 

We do it right 

6 Meramec Valley Plaza • Valley Park 

Corner of Hwy. 141 & Marshall Road 

(636) 225-8350 

Chiropractic excellence for 38 years 

Dr. Laurie Burke first established her chiropractic practice in Ellisville in 1982 after 

graduating from Niagara University and Logan College of Chiropractic. She has continued 

to provide exceptional chiropractic services to the 

community for 38 years and counting. Her practice 

methods include gentle spinal adjustments using a 

wide variety of adjusting techniques, acupuncture, 

BEMER/PEMF therapy [pulsed electromagnetic 

frequencies], ultrasound muscle stimulation, 

intersegmental spinal traction, infrared therapy, 

nutrition and rehabilitation. Thanks to Dr. Burke’s 

personal experience as an avid tennis player, she 

also understands the role of conservative care for 

athletes of all ages and abilities. Chiropractic care, 

along with some of the office modalities, can help 

improve physical fitness, endurance, strength, 

sleep and reduce pain and inflammation. Dr. Burke 

believes each patient is unique and deserves an 

Dr. Laurie C. Burke 

individual treatment approach. With her 38 years 

of clinical experience, there are not too many 

conditions Dr. Burke hasn’t already treated. Dr. Burke is a very compassionate chiropractic 

physician and certified acupuncturist, and has continued to attend extensive postgraduate 

training in chiropractic health care, advanced acupuncture, pediatrics, scoliosis 

management, nutrition, exercise and rehabilitation protocols and laboratory analysis. Dr. 

Burke treats personal injury cases and performs school and work physical examinations. 

Dr. Burke surrounds herself with a very experienced, warm and caring staff that really 

compliments her office setting. Patients of 

all ages are welcome and a wide variety 

of insurance plans are accepted. Cash 

plans are available for the uninsured. 

With office hours beginning at 5:45 a.m. 

Monday through Saturday, Dr. Burke 

makes finding chiropractic care a painfree 

process. 

242 Clarkson Rd. • Ellisville 

(636) 227-8191 

www.drburkedc.com 

Auto repair you can trust! 

Roy’s Auto Repair is the cornerstone of auto repair in West County. Family owned for 

more than 30 years, Roy’s is widely known for its honesty and quality work. 

“We want our customers to be able to drop off their vehicles and feel assured that we 

will take care of them in a timely manner and at a fair price,” said Steve Johnson, 

operations manager and son-inlaw 

of owners Roy and Carol 

Esslinger. “You don’t have to 

worry about high-pressure sales 

tactics here; just come in for 

what you need and leave with 

exactly that.” 

Roy’s offers minor to major 

repairs on all domestic and most 

foreign models, in addition to 

service and repairs for Ford, 

Chevrolet & Dodge diesel 

engines. 

Their highly trained technicians, 

with more than 100 years of 

combined experience, are ASE-certified in several areas of repair, including engines, 

brakes and transmissions, tires, heating and A/C systems, to mention a few. They are 

continually trained and tested, so customers can be confident that their vehicles are in 

good hands. Equipped with the latest in 

diagnostic testing equipment, Roy’s staff can 

tackle any automotive issue and correct it the 

first time. 

Roy’s Auto Repair is a licensed Missouri 

State Safety and Emissions Testing facility. 

Roy’s is a AAA-authorized repair facility. For 

five consecutive years, Roy’s has received 

the Angie’s List Super Service Award, placing 

it in the top 1 percent of businesses and 

showing that customers always come first. 


(636) 391-6844 

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

www.roysauto.com

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five for a loss of yards, along with a sack 

and a fumble recovery. He made first-team 

all conference. 

Lenzen was 18 when he died in August 

2013 in an automobile accident in Wildwood. 

He was a three-year starter for the 

baseball Mustangs and a four-year starter 

for the basketball team. 

Local high school fields could see players again this summer thanks to a recent MSHSAA ruling. 

Sports 

Briefs 

By WARREN MAYES 

MSHSAA news 

A recent decision by the Missouri 

State High School Activities Association 

[MSHSAA] Board of Directors opens the 

door to summertime possibilities. 

At its April meeting, the board voted to 

grant relief to portions of the MSHSAA 

By-Laws that include summer limits on 

contact between coaches and student-athletes. 

Dependent upon approval from local 

and state health officials, the board voted 

to make the summertime dead period and 

summer limits on contact optional for 2020. 

MSHSAA by-law 1.5 requires member 

schools to establish a period of nine consecutive 

days beginning on a Saturday and 

lasting to the second following Sunday, 

in which no contact takes place between 

school coaches/directors of MSHSAAsponsored 

activities and students enrolled 

in a member school, or who will be enrolled 

in a member school during the next school 

year. 

With the board’s decision, a school may 

choose to comply with this “dead period” 

or allow teams to hold activities. This decision 

also relieves portions of by-law 3.15, 

sections 3 and 4, which limit teams to 20 

days of contact during the summer. Under 

the decision, member schools may allow 

teams to have more than 20 days of contact 

in which any coaching or instruction in 

the skills and techniques of any sport takes 

place. 

“The abrupt changes that took place to 

our normal system of education this spring, 

have our schools pleading for access to students 

this summer,” MSHSAA Executive 

Director Dr. Kerwin Urhahn said in a press 

release. “The membership asked about 

what possible flexibility and modifications 

to by-law restrictions that could be offered. 

If there is no local, state or national clearance 

for safe contact with students, then 

any allowances dealing with summer will 

be moot. But, in an effort to be prepared for 

what we hope is possible, this action was 

taken to grant some relief for the member 

schools.” 

In other action, the board voted to allow 

seniors to be viewed as enrolled students 

through the summer, which allows them to 

represent their high schools in summertime 

interscholastic competition. This relief 

of by-law 3.15 is designed for the 2020 

summer only. 

“Hopefully, this will allow schools to 

play contests against other schools to provide 

closure and recognition for students 

and allow teams and kids to play together 

this summer,” Urhahn said. 

At this point, no action was taken to alter 

any other sections of by-law 3.15, or the fall 

no contact period [3.15.1.b] that is scheduled 

to take place between Aug. 3 and Aug. 

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9, 2020. All summertime activities remain 

optional for students, attendance or participation 

cannot be required. 

“The first thing that needs to be clearly 

understood is that all decisions about 

anything summer-related – be it contact, 

access, practice, games, conditioning, 

etc. – must first be approved, cleared and 

deemed safe by the CDC, state and local 

health departments, the governor and local 

mayors,” Urhahn said. “The end of social 

distancing and ‘safe at home’ is still not 

clearly visible yet, and summer activities 

may not be possible due to the COVID-19 

pandemic and its own timeline.” 

Chris Lenzen award winners 

Marquette High’s 

Katie Weiss and Matt 

Kadlec are the recipients 

of the 2020 Chris 

Lenzen Mustang 

Character Award. 

The two seniors 

have carried on what Weiss 

Lenzen stood for as 

a Mustang -- sportsmanship, 

ethics and 

integrity. 

Weiss played softball. 

She hit .288 and 

had one home run 

this past fall for Marquette. 

Kadlec 

Kadlec was a linebacker 

for the Mustangs football team. 

Kadlec recorded 108 tackles, including 

High school wrestling 

Lafayette’s Anthony McRoberts will 

wrestle in college. McRoberts has signed 

to compete at Missouri Baptist University. 

McRoberts wrestled for the Lancers at 

285 pounds. McRoberts was a second-team 

all-conference wrestler as a senior. 

At the Class 4 state tournament last 

winter, McRoberts saw his Lancers’ career 

end with a loss in a consolation Round 2 

match. Stevie Gabb, of Fort Osage, won by 

fall over McRoberts in 1 minute, 33 seconds. 

McRoberts ended the season with a 

25-11 record. 

Eureka High top athletes 

Jake McCollum and Jillian Oligschlaeger 

have been named the 2020 Male Athlete 

of the Year and 2020 Female Athlete of 

the Year at Eureka High School. 

The 6-foot-2 McCollum played football 

and wrestled for the Wildcats. In football, 

McCollum was an offensive lineman and a 

linebacker. He recorded 117 tackes, including 

10 for a loss of yards. He also had eight 

sacks and one fumble recovery. 

In wrestling, McCollum finished his 

senior season with a 35-2 record. He ended 

his Wildcats’ career with a second-place 

finish at 195. Staley’s Rocky Elam [32-0] 

won his second straight title with a 15-6 

win over McCollum. McCollum was a 

fourth-place finisher as a junior. 

McCollumn will play football at Truman 

State University. 

The 5-foot-8 Oligschlaeger was a threesport 

standout for the Wildcats. She played 

basketball, soccer and golf. She was a 

center back in soccer. Last fall, she earned 

second-team all-conference honors in golf. 

She was a forward for the basketball team. 

Oligschlaeger will play soccer in college 

at Illinois Tech.






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Baseball in St. Louis 

New book takes baseball players, fans on trip down memory lane 

In St. Louis, the iconic question is 

“Where did you go to high school?” But if 

you played baseball – regardless of whether 

you played as a child, in high school, or on 

a college team – the question that really 

matters is “Where did you play ball?” 

In his new book, “Baseball in St. Louis,” 

sports historian Ed Wheatley shares memories 

of teams and players who turned diamonds 

of all sizes into fields of dreams. 

“Most people recognize St. Louis as the 

best baseball town in the country. But why? 

It’s about our roots, how baseball evolved in 

our town but it wasn’t always just about the 

pro teams – the Cardinals and the Browns. 

Some of the best high school baseball was 

played in St. Louis and when I’m 

speaking of St. Louis, I’m talking 

about the Illinois side, St. Charles 

County and St. Louis City and 

County,” Wheatley explained in 

an interview with West Newsmagazine. 

“West County was 

such a big piece of baseball with 

Manchester and Ballwin hosting 

these town teams that evolved into 

semi-pro teams. I know this personally 

because my dad was part 

of those teams. 

“I have pictures of baseball in 

Manchester and Ballwin in the 

book from the 1912, ‘13, ‘15 seasons 

all the way up to the ‘50s and ‘60s. 

The thing about these teams [in the ‘50s] is 

that they won so many titles. They were the 

St. Louis County League champions in ‘53, 

‘56, ‘57, ‘58 and ‘59.” 

In 1958, most of the players on the 

Ballwin team had played on minor league 

teams and, according to Wheatley’s book, 

some had played in the big leagues, including 

former St. Louis Browns first baseman 

Hank Arft and St. Charles pitcher Kenny 

Heintzelman, who had a 13-year major 

league career that included a World Series 

The 1958 St. Louis County Champions 

The Ballwin American Legion team was the national champion in 1972. 

appearance. 

“This was a level of baseball that most 

cities did not have,” Wheatley said. In an 

interesting aside he added, “If you know 

Schrader Funeral Homes, Arft and his wife 

owned it. Their daughter still runs it.” 

West County’s role in producing championship 

teams and players didn’t end in 

the ‘60s. 

“If you look at the years – from 1950 

through 1972 – when there was one state 

championship, you see the rise of Lafayette 

[High] in Wildwood. They were state 

[Source: Ed Wheatley] 

champs in 1970, ‘71 and ‘73. They went 

on to win many more as did a number 

of West County teams, but that was after, 

I’ll call it diluted, high school baseball 

was divided into classifications. All of 

those are listed in the book as well. 

“So, Lafayette was a powerhouse. Most 

of those kids also played on the Ballwin 

American Legion team that won the 

National Championship in 1972. We’re 

planning a reunion of that team on Sept. 

12 at the Daniel Boone Library and that’ll 

be open to the public.” 

Wheatley sees the event as a chance 

for those in attendance to share not only 

memories but their love of the game. 

It is that love, which is celebrated in this 

book. Beautifully produced by St. Louisbased 

Reedy Press [reedypress.com], the 

book is jam-packed with photos, stats and 

trivia. 

“There’s so many little touch points in 

this book,” Wheatley said. 

And so much to learn. Wheatley offers 

the example of one league in which many 

players had their start. 

“People don’t realize that the Khoury 

League, which is in every state and country 

around the world, was founded and is still 

headquartered here,” Wheatley said. 

Founded in 1934 and named for George 

Khoury, the league is considered to be the 

“granddaddy of all youth baseball.” The 

league offers programs for kids ages 4 and 

older. In his book, Wheatley asks: “How 

many former little leaguers remember 

the changing size of the baseball as they 

moved up from Atom to Bantam to Midget 

divisions?” 

And therein lies the magic of “Baseball 

in St. Louis,” it’s all about the memories. 

“Keeping those memories alive so people 

don’t forget them,” Wheatley said. “When 

people read this book, it’s more about 

[Source: Ed Wheatley] 

seeing their names or those of people they 

knew or were related to. You kind of fall in 

love with it, that’s what I’m hearing from 

people. 

“Baseball in St. Louis – it’s not just about 

the Cardinals. Any man can play baseball. 

Any girl can play baseball.” 

West Newsmagazine wants to hear 

your stories of baseball in St. Louis. 

Share your favorite memories and 

you could be selected to win a copy 

of “Baseball in St. Louis: From Little 

League to Major Leagues” and potentially 

have your story included in a 

“Baseball in St. Louis” movie. 

“We are working on a PBS movie 

from this book, the way we did for the 

St. Louis Browns book,” Wheatley 

explained. “If West Newsmagazine will 

pass along the memories they receive, 

we’ll review them for possible inclusion 

in the movie.” 

In 2017, Wheatley and Reedy Press 

published “The St. Louis Browns: The 

Story of A Beloved Team.” Its success 

led to a PBS documentary in 2018, “The 

St. Louis Browns – The Team St. Louis 

Forgot,” which earned an EMMY nomination 

and selection into the National 

Baseball Hall of Fame’s 13th Annual 

Film Series. The memories stirred by 

that movie led to a second film, “A 

Baseball Legacy – Fans Remember the 

St. Louis Browns,” which debuted on 

PBS in August 2019 and was featured 

in the Hall of Fame’s 14th Annual Film 

Series last September. 

“Baseball in St. Louis: From Little 

Leagues to Major Leagues” is available 

for purchase at reedypress.com.




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Hoeferkamp Real Estate: Experience Counts 

When Gary Hoeferkamp opened Hoeferkamp Real Estate in 2018, he did so with 

the commitment of giving his clients more choices, 

flexible services and lower overhead costs, and in 

2019 he had his busiest year in four years. 

A local business owner and community supporter, 

he focuses on home sales in West St. Louis and St. 

Charles counties as well as within St. Louis’ central 

corridor. His knowledge of preparing homes for sale, 

marketing properties, inspection issues, and 

the many roadblocks that can arise in the course of 

a home sale play a vital role is keeping his clients on 

track for closing – without undue stress. 

As every home seller knows, experience counts. Gary 

has 30 years of sales experience and has personally 

sold more than 400 homes. His specialty? Helping 

sellers achieve the highest return on their home sale. 

Working with an extensive network of local experts, 

Gary provides his clients with a professional staging 

Gary Hoeferkamp, owner 

walkthrough, professional photography, marketing 

consultant ad review, and a heavy, pre-marketing 

campaign – all prior to the home’s market debut weekend. Then, he guides them through 

every aspect of the sale, including contract negotiation, inspections and repairs, final 

walk-through and closing. 

Local real estate broker Toni Hodges said, “I have been fortunate to work with Gary 

on several deals. He has very 

high standards and has an 

impeccable reputation in the real 

estate community.” 

West County residents needing 

help with accurate home pricing, 

expert negotiating and reliable 

services can trust Hoeferkamp 

Real Estate. 

1190 Meramec Station Road, Suite 206 • Manchester 

(314) 440-2400 

www.HoeferkampRealEstate.com 

Buying estates, collections and single items 

Manchester Coin & Jewelry owner Michael Wilke is passionate about buying and 

selling vintage wares of all kinds and making sure customers receive the highest prices 

possible. He calls the store a “one-stop place to do your liquidation evaluation.” 

“You can bring me a violin or a guitar and some gold 

and an old toy and some military memorabilia and a 

big diamond – and we’ll buy it all,” Michael said. 

Unlike other buyers, Manchester Coin & Jewelry 

assesses fine jewelry and watches in terms of resale, 

not meltdown value. Of course, gold and silver in 

any form are always welcome, along with coins, 

gemstones, diamonds and old paper money. 

Manchester Coin & Jewelry also buys vintage stringed 

instruments, American Indian artifacts, military items, 

Lladro, Hummel and Lalique, or anything vintage and 

collectible. 

“We try to tell people, ‘Don’t make the decision for 

Michael Wilke, owner 

us.’ It’s hard to determine sometimes what is worth 

money and what’s not when you’re looking at things in the basement,” Michael said. 

Younger generations are not necessarily interested in inheriting items, either. Don’t let 

items continue to lose value over time. Let Manchester Coin & Jewelry help with your 

collectibles now. Clearing out a lifetime of clutter is daunting. Michael’s advice is, “Don’t 

try to tackle it all at once; try one drawer – or one room – at a time.” 

Manchester Coin & Jewelry does not run 

estate sales but will come out to a house 

to assess what a person’s belongings are 

worth. 

If you have vintage/antique pieces of any 

kind to sell or evaluate, Manchester Coin 

& Jewelry invites you to call and set up an 

individual appointment. 


(636) 686-7222 

www.buyingvaluables.com 

Automotive excellence since 1995 

Most auto service companies have started specializing in only a few services, making it 

harder to find a reliable, one-stop shop for quality automotive repair. 

MasterTech Auto Service is available to work with all makes and models and has been 

serving the West County area since 1995. 

Owner Pat Rawie has over 40 years of experience in the 

field. He started working with cars at a young age and 

is now a Certified Master Technician, in addition to being 

Missouri state-licensed to perform emissions repair. 

“We’re not real big, so we can offer a more personalized 

service to folks,” Rawie said. “We’re really good at working 

with people and trying to help them with their automotive 

problems.” 

MasterTech is AAA-approved, has an A+ rating with the 

Better Business Bureau and is a member of the West 

County Chamber of Commerce and the Automotive Service 

Association. 

MasterTech diagnostic technicians are extremely knowledgeable about the current 

advances in technology and have the most updated equipment to work with cars, new 

and old. 

“People don’t realize how much technology has advanced,” Rawie said. “In years past, 

they didn’t have navigation units and voice-activated controls. Heating/air conditioning 

systems also have gotten more technical. At MasterTech, we have ongoing training to 

keep up with the latest technology.” 

The honesty of the staff at MasterTech Auto Service, their professionalism and technical 

ability are what make them stand out 

among the rest. 

“We can track down the repair right 

away,” Rawie said. “At other places, it 

might sit on the lot for a while before 

they even take a look at it. We offer 

personalized service so you receive a 

fast turnaround.” 

Owner Pat Rawie 

16109 Manchester Road • Ellisville 

(636) 230-5115 

One-stop shop for home remodeling 

The Duenke Cabinet Company is a locally owned and operated one-stop shop for 

home remodeling. Owner Jim Schmidt has been in the cabinet industry since 1961, and 

along with his extensive cabinet making, installation and sales experience, he is also a 

Certified Kitchen Designer. 

As both a dealer and a manufacturer for several lines of custom and stock wood 

cabinets, with a staff of professional in-home 

installers and certified designers, Duenke 

Cabinet can coordinate most any job from 

start to finish. Alternatively, they can assist 

with layout measurements and selections for 

jobs not installed by them. 

The talented staff brings education and 

experience in the fields of architecture, 

interior design and customer service, to every detail of a project. They are committed to 

designing, building and installing products of the highest quality. Customer satisfaction is 

of the utmost importance and they will do everything possible to create something unique 

and beautiful to complete each client’s vision for their project. 

In addition to being experts in premier residential kitchen and bathroom remodeling, 

the company also designs and installs wine cellars and works with architects, builders, 

interior designers and new homeowners. They make their own countertops and 

manufacture their own Covenant Cabinetry line which enables them to personalize every 

shopping experience. 

“Our store displays are designed for informative, leisurely browsing, giving our clients 

the opportunity to discover the availability of the many possible designs and options,” 

said Jim. “Our design specialists help 

in expressing the client’s personal taste 

through layout, color and pattern selections, 

from the initial planning stage to the finished 

project.” 

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A premier education experience 

The Primrose School of Ballwin is an upcoming, private preschool experience that 

strives to provide premier early education and childcare for families by building a strong 

foundation for learning. 

The nationally recognized and awardwinning 

franchise’s upcoming Ballwin 

location will be owned and operated 

by sisters Michelle Parks and Christine 

Thompson, both of whom have 

backgrounds in education. They are also 

West County residents and are the first to 

bring Primrose Schools to the local area. 

Christine stated; “We are evolving 

with the world around us during this 

[Left to right] Christine Thompson and Michelle 

Parks are the owners of the upcoming Ballwin 

location of The Primrose School. 

uncertain time and have taken the steps 

to ensure health and safety measures 

will be implemented into our school. Our 

first priority is to make sure all children 

are learning and growing in a safe and secure environment.” 

The Primrose School franchise is known for its exclusive Balanced Learning approach, 

research-informed curriculum that combines lessons in critical thinking from learning 

philosophers like Montessori, Piaget, Gesell and Vygotsky along with wisdom from child 

development studies. 

The Primrose School’s proprietary programs in art, music, life skills, foreign language and 

gardening were developed especially for the Primrose School’s curriculum to help bolster 

critical skills at a young age. 

“For this young age group, it’s a time where they need a strong foundation in their character 

skills and in their literacy skills,” Michelle said. “The curriculum we offer takes this to the 

next stage.” 

The Primrose School of Ballwin opens its doors 

in summer 2020. Enrollment for the school year is 

open now. For more information about classes or 

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A coat of paint isn’t just a color. It’s an instant way to change the mood of a room, give 

life to a new piece of furniture or restore valuable pieces for decades to come. 

Regardless of whether you’re a DIY newbie, a 

weekend warrior or a professional painter, Flanagan 

Paint & Supply carries a wide array of paints, 

sealants, glazes and more for residential and 

commercial projects. 

Flanagan Paint & Supply has been locally owned 

and operated since 1950. Today, the business is 

owned by family member Jim Donnelly. Flanagan’s 

longevity is a testament to both its status as a local 

institution and their time-tested dedication to quality. 

“We’re family-owned and operated, and we’re 

right here in the neighborhood,” Vice President Jay 

Donnelly said. “We claim that we’re the best kept 

secret in St. Louis.” 

Jim and Jay Donnelly 

In addition to stocking over 3,500 colors and 

specialty products, they are also an authorized 

Benjamin Moore retailer for interior paints, exterior paints and additional products. Their 

custom color and stain matching services assures that every individual walks away 

with the perfect pick. 

Their offerings don’t stop in the paint department. For those seeking guidance or 

equipment for a project, Flanagan Paint & Supply offers both in spades. Customers can 

rent spray guns, air compressors, power washers 

and more for daily, weekly or hourly rates. 

Finish off a project by browsing Flanagan’s 

designer showroom of custom window coverings 

and other gorgeous home accents at their West 

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Custom-built, one-of-a-kind outdoor spaces 

Heartlands Building Company specializes in enhancing outdoor living spaces with 

an unmatched level of structural craftsmanship and attention to detail that has earned 

customer loyalty throughout the St. Louis area for the past 17 years. 

Heartlands started out doing 

custom work, designing and 

developing screen rooms, outdoor 

spaces and retractable doors, and 

has progressed ever since – now 

offering interior remodels, home 

additions and custom-built homes 

in addition to outdoor spaces. When 

customers work with Heartlands, 

they are working with an awardwinning, 

established, local company 

known for customer satisfaction. 

Heartlands is an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau as well as an accredited 

member of the St. Louis Home Builders Association. 

With customized designs, Heartlands additions are structured to mirror the original 

architecture of their clients’ homes, which facilitates the transition from indoor to outdoor 

space. Their designing and manufacturing of product lines allows them to deliver the total 

outdoor experience to customers. 

The overall customer experience is both a source of pride for Heartlands and what 

sets them apart from competitors. According to Founder Larry Brost, “Everyone here at 

Heartlands has customer contact and serves as a customer advocate, whether their 

role is the initial concept or taking delivery of today’s 

shipment.” 

Customers can experience the Heartlands brand 

of customer service by visiting the outdoor living 

showroom. From exterior doors to the full-scale screen 

room, there’s something for everyone, including 

specially designed outdoor cooking space displays, 

stone and granite selections, varieties of decking, gas 

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Keeping your home HIGH & DRY 

HIGH & DRY foundation repair has a solution for your foundation problems. Whether 

it’s a leaky spot in the basement, a crack in the concrete or a leaning/settling foundation 

wall, HIGH & DRY can provide a cost-effective, 

professional repair. 

Co-owned by husband and wife Tom and Cindy 

Ely, the full-service foundation repair company 

has fixed tens of thousands of cracks in the St. 

Louis metro area. The company specializes in 

cost-effective crack injection, wall stabilization, 

settling foundations and interior drain systems. 

HIGH & DRY’s highly trained team members are 

not paid commissions, so they only recommend 

necessary repairs. 

The family-owned company also can 

structurally repair cracks and bowing walls 

using its carbon fiber products. 

“We use state-of-the-art technologies to 

provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for 

our customers’ needs,” Tom said. “Our goal is to 

provide the best quality and customer service in 

Tom and Cindy Ely, owners 

the industry.” 

HIGH & DRY uses material supplies of only the highest caliber and keeps up with the 

latest technologies and techniques to ensure the best repairs available. The company 

offers free estimates for waterproofing and foundation repair, as well as a “Life of the 

Structure” transferable warranty. HIGH 

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several years in a row. The company is A+ 

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“We’re honest, with no intimidation,” Tom 

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condition for COVID-19 as was first thought – but people with asthma should 

have a plan to keep the disease in check. 

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Asthma and COVID-19: 

What are the risks? 

Health experts have repeatedly warned 

of the potential for more serious outcomes 

from COVID-19 for people of all ages with 

asthma and other preexisting lung problems. 

These warnings now coincide with National 

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in 

May, the height of the spring allergy season 

and generally the most challenging month of 

the year for the 7.7 million American adults 

and children with asthma … even without the 

added threat of a global pandemic. A current 

shortage of asthma inhalers in certain parts 

of the country, caused by a spike in their use 

to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients, may 

be adding to anxiety among asthma sufferers. 

However, it is important to note that so far 

at least, there is little evidence of increased 

infection or death rates in people with asthma. 

In April, New York officials began releasing 

data about patients in that state, far and 

away the nation’s hardest-hit by the virus. 

Asthma did not appear on its list of the top 10 

chronic health problems suffered by people 

who had died from coronavirus. 

A recent report published by researchers 

in Europe also stated that asthma has been 

“underrepresented” among preexisting health 

problems in COVID-19 patients in those 

nations so far, a fact they called “striking.” 

Another small study of seriously ill patients 

in Washington state showed that only a small 

percentage had asthma. 

According to both the American Academy 

of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology 

[AAAAI] and the Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention [CDC], the best way for 

people with asthma to minimize their risk 

for COVID-19 is to keep their asthma under 

control, along with following stay-at-home 

and social distancing guidelines. 

Are pets in danger from 

coronavirus? 

Despite extremely limited data on coronavirus 

infections in cats and dogs, a few 

reports have suggested that it’s possible for 

our four-legged family members to contract 

the illness. 

So far, though, it seems highly unlikely. 

There have been only a few officially confirmed 

cases of pets with SARS-CoV-2, the 

virus that causes COVID-19, worldwide 

to date. Two household cats in New York 

recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2; 

they developed mild respiratory illness, and 

no people in the household has developed 

COVID-19. A dog in North Carolina also 

tested positive, developing mild symptoms 

after his human family members had the 

virus. 

Other confirmed cases in the U.S. also 

have been diagnosed in cats – big ones. A 

female tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York 

City, along with six other tigers and lions 

at the zoo, tested positive for the virus after 

showing respiratory symptoms and coughing. 

Only one study to date has investigated 

whether domestic animals are in danger from 

the virus. This study, which was published 

in the journal Science, found that it was significantly 

more likely to spread in cats than 

in dogs. 

The risk for cats seems very low as well, 

however – those in the study which became 

infected did so only after exposure to very 

large quantities of the virus, and displayed 

only mild symptoms. The low risk to both 

cats and dogs involved potential human-topet 

transmission, and transmission between 

pets; but there was no evidence for pet-tohuman 

transmission found in the study. 

When it comes to caring for pets during the 

pandemic, the CDC advises that they should 

be treated in the same way as human family 

members, and prevented whenever possible 

from close interactions with people or animals 

outside the household. Cats should ideally 

be kept indoors, and dogs kept on a leash 

outside during walks – while maintaining the 

proper 6 feet of “social distance” from other 

pets. 

If a person inside the household becomes 

sick, that person should be isolated from pets 

along with other family members, the CDC 

guidelines state. And if people who live 

alone develop coronavirus symptoms, they 

On the calendar 

Community health events remain on hold 

Cancellations of community events 

sponsored by area hospitals will continue 

indefinitely as part of their efforts 

to protect public health during the pandemic. 

BJC Healthcare has announced cancellation 

of classes and events at least 

through May 15. This includes one-onone 

events such as bike helmet fittings, 

should wear a cloth face covering and wash 

their hands before and after interacting with 

their pets. 

Deaths from cancer continue 

to decline 

Amid all the health-related doom and 

gloom that surrounds us recently, a bit of 

good news: The most recent Annual Report 

to the Nation on the Status of Cancer found 

that cancer death rates are continuing a significant 

downward trend in the U.S. 

This year’s report showed that overall 

cancer death rates for all types of cancer combined 

decreased 1.5% on average per year 

from 2001 to 2017. The rate has decreased a 

bit more rapidly among men [1.8% per year] 

than among women [1.4% per year], and is 

also decreasing among adolescents and children. 

Decreasing death rates were seen in all 

major racial and ethnic groups. 

Highlights from the report’s findings from 

2013 to 2017 include: 

• Death rates among men decreased for 11 

of the 19 most common cancers. For women, 

the rates decreased for 14 of the 20 most 

common cancers, including the top three 

[lung, breast and colorectal]. 

• Among children from birth to age 14, 

overall cancer death rates decreased by an 

average of 1.4% per year. Among adolescents 

and young adults between ages 15 and 

39, death rates decreased by 1%. 

• Melanoma death rates decreased by just 

over 6% per year, among both sexes. 

• Lung cancer deaths decreased by 4.8% per 

year among men and 3.7% per year among 

women. However, lung cancer remains the 

leading cause of cancer mortality. 

all hospital-based classes and fundraising 

events. St. Luke’s Hospital also has 

canceled classes and events through at 

least the end of May, including the annual 

Tour de Wellness recreational cycling 

event scheduled for Sunday, May 31. 

Updates about future events will be 

provided on the hospitals’ individual 

websites and at westnewsmagazine.com.



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Lasting... 

...impression 

A homeowner’s motivation for taking 

on a remodeling project can vary greatly, 

but there’s one universal rule of thumb: 

home upgrades should add value, function 

or both. This step-by-step guide can help 

ensure you get the maximum return on 

your investment and make the most of your 

remodel. 

Step 1: Identify Reasons for Remodeling 

Deciding whether to undertake simple 

aesthetic changes or a full remodel can be 

difficult. One of the best ways to decide 

is to figure out why you are remodeling 

in the first place, whether it’s to make 

your new house feel more like home or to 

update an outdated kitchen. 

Step 2: Consider Timing 

Many variables can impact the timing 

of your project, including the climate and 

exact nature of the job. For example, foundation 

work is easier when the ground is 

cold during winter. Spring tends to be busy 

for the construction industry, so you might 


pay premium rates for labor and materials, 

but it’s also the perfect time to get a 

project done that you can enjoy throughout 

the summer. Summer months are ideal 

for indoor projects out of the heat. Also 

consider factors such as personal or professional 

obligations, or even an event for 

which you need the project completed. 

Step 3: Set Your Budget 

Every home is unique in structure, age, 

quality and craftsmanship, which all 

impact the price of a remodel. Since no one 

can see through walls before demolition, 

the quote you receive may not be 100% 

accurate. However, a qualified remodeling 

company will be forthcoming about potential 

challenges. Account for these adjustments 

by planning for a 10% cushion, just 

in case. 

Step 4: Hire the Right Team 

To help ensure you find the right company 

for the job, do your research. Refer- 

See HOME REMODEL, page 37 

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delicate plants from the chance of a 

killing frost sweeping through your young 

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For staggered blooming 

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Hardy water lilies can be 

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as caladiums, dahlias, cannas 

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For plants that have already 

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fertilized after blooming using a acid reaction 

formulation or gently loosen the soil 

around the plant’s base and mulch with a 

thick layer of pine needles. High in acid, 

pine needles are Mother Nature’s slowrelease 

fertilizer for all plants that thrive in 

an acidic environment. As azaleas and rhododendron 

blossoms fade, pinch the bloom 

back – but remember, double flowered azaleas 

need no pinching. 

Speaking of fertilizer and pinching, 

annuals should be fertilized at regular 

intervals throughout summer to ensure 

healthy plants and beautiful blooms; mums 

that bloomed last fall should be pinched 

back now to promote bushy growth. 

Finally, while you don’t want to remove 

the foliage of bulbs too soon, May is a good 

time to divide spring bulbs after the foliage 

dies. Removing the foliage too soon can 

stunt the chance of bountiful blooms next 

spring. 

In the vegetable garden, it’s not too late to 

plant lettuce and other leafy greens, though 

they won’t do well in the heat of summer. 

Growing lettuce under screening materials 

will slow bolting and extend harvests 

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Mother’s Day means it’s time to 

turn your thumb green 

Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, peppers, 

eggplant, cabbage, broccoli and sweet 

potatoes all can go in the ground in May. 

A few words of warning for cabbage and 

broccoli, both attract very hungry caterpillars 

that will eat the plants to a nub if not 

dealt with by handpicking or using biological 

sprays. Check with your local garden 

center for sprays that are safe for humans 

and pets but deter caterpillars. 


If you are planting squash or cucumbers, 

it is very wise to place a marker where the 

plant has been set into the ground. That 

way, you’ll know where to water its roots 

once its vines have spread. If planting 

cucumbers, now is a great time to plant 

some dill for use in pickling, but don’t fertilize. 

Herbs planted in average soils need 

no extra fertilizer, which may reduce flavor 

and pungency at harvest. The Botanical 

Garden warns to watch for striped and spotted 

beetles on both squash and cucumber 

plants. These pesky invaders can spread 

wilt and mosaic diseases, potentially ruining 

your future harvest. 

Blueberries are another of those acidloving 

plants that do well with pine needles 

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Finally, just as you are anxious to get 

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With nights staying above 50 degrees, it’s 

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Try to keep them away from the heat of 

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by filling their pots to the brim with soil 

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out of harm’s way during torrential rains. 

Houseplants tend to grow faster outdoors 

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expenses for homeowners, but you can 

take action to lower those costs. During 

a remodel, a certified contractor can help 

you make smart decisions when it comes to 

selecting appliances, windows and insulation 

for your projects. 

Though upgrades made with efficiency 

in mind can vary depending on the climate 

you live in, the biggest energy users are 

typically the heating, ventilation and airconditioning 

systems and water heater, all 

of which make up about 60% of a typical 

home’s energy budget. 

Learn how you can reduce your home’s 

energy reliance and environmental impact 

with these tips from the experts at the National 

Association of the Remodeling Industry: 

Heating and cooling 

Climate control is one of the largest 

home energy users. A programmable thermostat 

is a simple starting point and can 

save up to one-third of heating and cooling 

costs. Cutting-edge models can even 

learn your family’s behaviors and tweak 

usage for maximum savings. Additional 

ways to save energy include sealing leaky 

ducts, cleaning or changing air filters 

regularly and replacing your furnace or air 

conditioner with an energy-efficient model, 

particularly if your heating and cooling 

systems are more than 15 years old. 

Insulation 

Studies show that only 20% of homes built 

before 1980 were well-insulated. Depending 

on when your home was built, adding 

insulation in the attic and walls can be one 

of the fastest and most cost-effective ways 

to reduce energy waste. Not only does better 

insulation reduce energy loss and improve 

comfort, it’s an upgrade that generally adds 

to the value of your home with an estimated 

95% return on your investment. 

Windows 

High-performance windows not only 

lower heating and cooling bills, they also 

reduce heat gain during warmer months and 

add a layer of insulation when you need to 

keep the heat inside. Triple-pane, Low-E 

insulated frame windows can save 33% 

of the heating cost for a typical home in 

cooler climates, and in hotter environments, 

double-pane, low solar-gain windows can 

reduce cooling costs by up to 32%. 

Lighting 

The average house dedicates 5-10% 

of its energy budget to lighting. To cut 

your use, switch to LED lights, turn off 

unneeded lights and, where possible, use 

natural light. Other measures, like relying 

on task lights and installing motion detectors, 

can help further limit your lightingrelated 

energy usage. 

Appliances 

The refrigerator is a major energy drain, 

accounting for up to 15% of the energy bill 

in some homes, particularly models that 

are 15 years old or older. Design plays a 

major role in a refrigerator’s efficiency; it 

needs adequate air flow for optimal function. 

Be realistic about your needs and only 

buy as big a unit as you require. Be aware 

that icemakers and dispensers not only 

add to the up-front cost, they’re also less 

efficient. As with any appliance, shop for 

a model that offers as many energy-saving 

features as you can afford. 

Landscaping 

Trees positioned to reduce summer sun 

and winter wind can reduce a household’s 

energy use by 25% or more. In summer, 

trees can lower air temperature as much as 

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In winter, a well-designed landscape 

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HOME REMODEL, from page 33 

rals from friends and family are one way 

to find a remodeler. Resources like the 

National Association of the Remodeling 

Industry provide unbiased information 

that can help you find qualified, certified 

remodelers in your area. With more than 

5,000 member companies, the organization 

represents professional remodelers who 

adhere to a strict code of ethics. Many hold 

certifications in remodeling, kitchen and 

bath design and lead carpentry. 

Step 5: Establish a Written Agreement 

Most companies insist on a contract 

to protect their own interests, but if they 

don’t, you should. In addition to defining 

the scope of work and budget, a contract 

ensures all parties are on the same page 

with expectations about factors like timing, 

liability in the event of an accident and 

other practical matters. Contractors also 

often provide guarantees of workmanship, 

so find out what they cover for how long 

and include this information in your work 

agreement. 


Step 6: Understand the Plan 

Keep the lines of communication open 

between you, the remodeling contractor 

and the work crew. Don’t be afraid to 

ask questions. Let them know your family’s 

schedule and circumstances that may 

affect their work, such as pets. Make sure 

to specify the best way to reach you and 

how often you wish to communicate about 

your project. 

Step 7: Complete the Project 

When the remodel is almost finished, 

walk through the area and note any adjustments 

that need to be made while the contractor 

is still on site. You should also take 

another look at the contract and confirm 

you have signed permits, receipts, change 

orders, lien waivers, warranties and manufacturers’ 

guides at your disposal. 

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Immune-boosting strategies 

The constant drumbeat of media information 

about potentially dire consequences 

for people over 60 who get COVID-19 

has no doubt left many older adults feeling 

somewhat helpless. One way for 

seniors to regain some sense of control in 

uncertain times is to work on maximizing 

their health – and that includes a healthy 

immune system. 

The following are a few research-backed 

strategies for building an immune response 

that’s as strong and virus-resistant as possible. 

Get enough key vitamins in your 

diet. Multiple studies have shown that the 

highest-quality sources of vitamins are 

foods rather than multivitamin pills. Some 

of the most important foods for priming 

the immune system are Vitamin C, with 

sources like citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, 

bell peppers, spinach, kale and 

broccoli; vitamin B6, present in foods such 

as chicken and fish, green vegetables and 

chickpeas; and vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant 

that helps the body fight off infection, 

with sources including nuts, seeds 

and spinach. 

Consider a vitamin D supplement. 

Studies are currently underway to research 

the relationship between vitamin D levels 

in the blood and the severity of COVID- 

19 cases. Some preliminary information 

suggests that higher vitamin D may be 

protective – so now may be the time to 

begin taking a daily supplement if you’re 

not currently doing so. 

Get some physical activity every 

day. Research suggests that regular exercise 

may be directly related to immunity. 

According to a recent study published in 

the British Journal of Sports Medicine, 

for example, those who exercised at least 

five days a week have half the risk getting 

a cold as those who were more sedentary. 

There also may be a protective benefit 

from sweating: Research has shown that 

simply raising your body temperature may 

help it to fight off germs. 

Get enough sleep. Over the last 15 years, 

research has accumulated surprisingly 

strong evidence that sleep enhances one’s 

immune defenses, seeming to confirm the 

popular wisdom that ‘sleep promotes healing’. 

Limit drinking. Researchers have long 

observed links between excessive alcohol 

consumption and adverse immune-related 

health effects, including greater susceptibility 

to pneumonia and acute respiratory 

distress syndrome [ARDS]. 

Fight back against stress. Prior studies 

have shown that people under stress are 

more likely to produce cytokines – molecules 

that trigger inflammation – making 

them more likely to get sick. In addition, 

people who are stressed may be less likely 

to pay attention to the other healthy habits 

mentioned above, which in turn impact 

immunity. 

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fearful of COVID-19 are avoiding visits to 

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virus. Regular checkups and other routine 

medical services are largely on hold. As 

their waiting rooms have emptied, many 

doctors have moved quickly to begin providing 

telehealth services for their patients. 

Older people in particular, who are faced 

with an increased risk from the virus along 

with often more numerous health issues, 

are prime candidates to receive virtual 

healthcare. In an effort to help seniors get 

these services quickly, Medicare has also 

lifted restrictions on who can receive telehealth 

and the types of services they can 

receive via telehealth during the current 

public health emergency. 

However, these telephone and video substitutes 

for in-person office visits can pose 

special challenges for many older adults. 

Hearing loss, cognitive impairment, and 

unfamiliarity with the technologies and 

platforms commonly used for telehealth 

may prevent them from using it. 

Many seniors also may not hold a positive 

view of virtual healthcare. A national 

survey conducted in 2019 by the University 

of Michigan found that just 4% of 

people between 50 and 80 had used telehealth 

services in the past year. Among the 

small number who had, less than half compared 

the visit favorably to an in-person 

appointment. 

An analysis in JAMA, published by the 

American Medical Association, recently 

discussed some common-sense steps that 

can be taken to help older patients overcome 

any obstacles and become more 

accepting of telehealth. 

In some cases, this may be as simple 

as ensuring that patients are wearing their 

hearing aids at the proper settings, or using 

other adaptive devices they may need. 

To help prepare seniors for telehealth 

visits, family members, friends or paid 

caregivers can be enlisted to familiarize 

them with video-call technology. Practice 

sessions can be conducted to make them 

more comfortable with the process. During 

the visits themselves, it may also be helpful 

to include caregivers, which can be 

done using apps like FaceTime, Skype or 

Zoom. 

Autoimmunity and Parkinson’s 

As the U.S. observed Parkinson’s Awareness 

Month in April, a new study also 

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progression. 

Scientists have long known that clumps 

of a damaged protein called alpha-synuclein 

build up in the brain cells of people 

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eventually lead to cell death, causing more 

severe disease symptoms. 

The new study sheds light on how 

immune cells called T cells, which have 

been found to react with the clumps of 

alpha-synuclein, may play a role in Parkinson’s 

progression. 

The researchers looked at blood samples 

from a large group of Parkinson’s 

patients and compared their T cells to a 

healthy, age-matched control group. They 

found that the T cells that react to alphasynuclein 

are most abundant when patients 

are first diagnosed with the disease, then 

slowly disappear. Few patients still have 

them 10 years after diagnosis. 

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They also did an in-depth case study of 

one specific Parkinson’s patient, who happened 

to have blood samples preserved 

going a decade before his diagnosis, which 

also showed a strong T cell response 

to alpha-synuclein followed by a slow 

decline. 

“This tells us that detection of T cell 

responses could help in the diagnosis of 

people at risk or in early stages of disease 

development, when many of the symptoms 

have not been detected yet,” said Alessandro 

Sette. Ph.D., of Ja Jolla Institute for 

Immunology, a study leader. “Importantly, 

we could dream of a scenario where early 

interference with T cell responses could 

prevent the disease from manifesting itself 

or progressing.” 

Nearly a million Americans are currently 

living with Parkinson disease, with 

60,000 people added to that number every 

year. The disease is most often diagnosed 

in people over age 50. 

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of early death among older 

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a recent University of Missouri 

study found. 

The MU researchers 

analyzed data from the 

Cardiovascular Health 

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death rate among golfers compared to 

just under 25% of participants who did 

not play golf. 

“Our study is perhaps the first of its kind 

to evaluate the long-term health benefits of 

golf, one of the most popular sports among 

older people in many countries,” said lead 

study author Dr. Adnan Qureshi, a professor 

of neurology at MU. 

While the study can’t prove that playing 

golf boosts longevity, the sport 

is uniquely suited to benefit both the 

physical and mental well-being of 

senior players, Quereshi said, noting 

that the time spent outside in a social 

environment also promotes stress relief 

and relaxation. 

“While walking and low-intensity jogging 

may be comparable exercise, they 

lack the competitive intensity of golf,” he 

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You’re my hero: Feeding those in need 

Donovan Denham – a sophomore at 

Parkway West High is working to bring 

food to the families that desperately need it. 

Denham, of Ballwin, is 

the student director of St. 

Louis Food Rescue, a nonprofit 

that collects unsold 

fresh food and produce 

from local food retailers 

and immediately delivers it 

to food banks and shelters 

in the St. Louis area. 

Since late March, when 

schools across the area 

were first closed due to 

the COVID-19 pandemic, 

Denham has rescued hundreds 

of pounds of fresh 

food that would otherwise 

be thrown away. The food is delivered to 

shelters and food pantries in the St. Louis 

area, including the Parkway Food Pantry 

which serves families throughout the 

Donovan Denham, of Ballwin, is 

committed to rescuing food to 

feed those in need. 

school district. 

To help make a bigger difference and 

reach more families, Denham recently 

reached out to WGU Missouri 

– a nonprofit, online 

university he frequently 

volunteers with – to get the 

university’s help in distributing 

food to those in need. 

Denham has been volunteering 

with St. Louis Food 

Rescue for three years. To 

learn more or get involved 

with St. Louis Food Rescue, 

visit stlouisfoodrescue.org. 

• • • 

In West County, the 

Meadows Wildwood Volunteer 

Project coordinators 

contacted the Agape House Food 

Pantry earlier this month to see how they 

could help. 

The food pantry, located at 120 Larmar 

Parkway in Pacific, serves 

families in the Meramec 

Valley R-III School District. 

“Denett Whitford, assistant 

executive director, was grateful 

for our interest in donations,” 

explained Elizabeth Broyles. 

“We organized a food drive by 

placing a grocery bag on each 

resident’s front door for items 

like canned and boxed foods to 

be picked up at a later date and 

time. We asked grocery stores to donate the 

plastic bags and boxes for food items. They 

were happy to do so.” 

As a result of their efforts, the residents 

of Wildwood Meadows were able to 

donate more than $250 of food items that 

the pantry had suggested. Another $350 in 

cash and check donations for the mission 

of the Agape Help House, was received 

to assist low income, disabled and elderly 

families who have difficulty meeting their 

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Agape House Food Pantry in Pacific cares for families in the 

Meramec Valley R3 School District. 

monthly financial needs. 

The Agape House provides assistance 

through its on-site pantry and in helping to 

pay utility bills, rent/mortgage assistance, 

pharmacy assistance and other needs on an 

individual basis. 

“The people who staff Agape House – 

both paid employees and volunteers – are 

the real heroes,” Broyles told West Newsmagazine. 

To learn how you can help, visit 

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MUNICIPALITIES, from page 11 

on the opening process. Flower said the letter 

was issued in response to multiple calls he 

had received from local businesses about the 

proposed May 4 reopening. 

“Almost none of the businesses that are 

closed right now have the ability to open May 

4,” Flower said in the April 30 letter. “There 

are many reasons for this, including staff layoffs, 

plans to transition from current limited 

operations, time to set up and adjust to social 

distance guidelines, ordering of inventory 

and increased sanitation efforts. This clearly 

states that businesses need time and additional 

guidance to get up and running even 

after there is a goal date. In addition, business 

[sic] and residents are rightly concerned 

about the health issue, and it would benefit 

both to see the efforts that are being put into 

making businesses safe.” 

Flower stated that phase one of the recovery 

plan for restaurants or retail businesses, 

which are addressed in Parson’s order, will 

consist of working with the city to use the 

recovery plan guidelines to create plans for 

reopening by May 15. 

For ongoing updates about upcoming 

events, including Eureka Days, visit www. 

eureka.mo.us for more information. 

Manchester 

In accordance with the county’s ongoing 

stay-at-home order, the city of Manchester 

also has opted to cancel many of 

its scheduled classes and events. While the 

city announced on April 27 that any and all 

events occurring before May 8, the city has 

also taken steps toward altering some of its 

summertime amenities and festivals in the 

interest of public safety and social distancing. 

On April 26, the city also took an online 

Facebook poll asking if individuals would 

utilize the Manchester Aquatic Center’s pool 

if it was re-opened to the public. As of the 

end of April, the poll had over 500 replies 

with a 62% approval rating of re-opening the 

pool for public use. 

As of press time, the pool remained closed 

until further notice. 

The city’s Park, Recreation & Arts Department 

has also released scheduling changes 

and updates for some upcoming summer 

events. 

From May 11-22, the city will host an interactive 

event called Manchester Monopoly. 

Participating businesses will place monopoly 

squares in the windows. Participants can then 

drive around and collect the pieces to fill up 

their monopoly board for the chance to win 

prizes. 

The event’s format was previously utilized 

for one of Manchester’s Easter egg hunts, 

which saw the participation of over 400 local 

families. 

The city has officially postponed the 2020 

Craft Beer Festival to July 11 at Paul A. 

Schroeder Park. The event will offer music, 

food and samplings of beer from local craft 

breweries. 

For more information or updates on specific 

events or amenities, visit www.manchestermo.gov. 

Town & Country 

Town & Country’s City Hall has remained 

closed to walk-in traffic since March 24. Inperson 

services, such as drop-offs or pickups, 

are being conducted by appointment 

only. All in-person meetings at city hall and 

the Longview Farm Park Farmhouse have 

also been canceled. 

While the city’s physical buildings and 

offices are closed, normal city operations are 

continuing as usual. 

Town & Country’s parks, including 

Longview Farm Park, Drace Park and 

Preservation Park are open. However, hightouch 

areas like restrooms, playgrounds and 

tennis courts will remain closed. The city’s 

trail network connecting all the parks is also 

open, with paths running counter-clockwise. 

According to the city’s website, social distancing 

protocol is being enforced at all locations 

and will continue to be implemented 

until further notice. 

According to Parks and Recreation Director 

Anne Nixon, events such as the city’s 

Town Square Concert Series in June and the 

annual Fire & Ice Festival have been cancelled 

as of May 1. For more information 

or updates about ongoing events, visit townand-country.org. 

Wildwood 

The city of Wildwood officially canceled 

all of its events and pavilion rentals through 

June. However, Wildwood still has multiple 

events on its calendar for residents that are 

eager to get out this summer. 

While all the city’s programming for 

seniors has been canceled until further notice, 

individuals ages 60 and up can continue to 

attend weekly yoga classes virtually from 

home. Classes occur every Friday, and registration 

is available at www.cityofwildwood. 

com. 

The Wildwood Plein Air event that was 

originally scheduled for May 4, has been 

officially rescheduled for Sept. 26. 

Concerts in the city’s upcoming Music on 

Main series also have been canceled for the 

sake of enforcing social distancing measures. 

Both the May 15 concert featuring Fat Pocket 

and the June 19 concert with Lost Wax have 

been canceled. According to the city’s website, 

the second half of the concert series is 

set to run as scheduled. The series will begin 

with a performance by Griffin and The Gargoyles 

on July 17 and a finale concert on 

Aug. 21 where the band was not selected as 

of press time. 

Both concerts will begin at 6:45 p.m. at 

the Main Street Stage in Wildwood’s Town 

Center. 

According to Gary Crews, superintendent 

of parks and recreation, the city also plans 

to host its annual Farmer’s Market in Town 

Center on May 23. 

The city’s Back-to-School party is still 

scheduled for the end of August. However, 

Crews said that all dates remain tentative. 

“We’re still in limbo at this point,” Crews 

said. 

Wildwood City Hall, located in Town 

Center, has been limiting the number of 

entrants since March 26 and will continue to 

do so until further notice. Instead, residents 

are encouraged to conduct city business or 

reach out to employees via email, telephone 

or video conferencing. City Council and 

Planning & Zoning participants also have the 

option to participate in meetings via video- or 

tele-conferencing means. 

All other committees or boards deemed 

non-essential have been requested to cease 

meeting until the stay-at-home order has 

been lifted or other governmental measures 

regarding gathering spaces have been 

enacted.





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Mercy Hospital St. Louis, located at 615 S. New Ballas Road, was one of 

the institutions to earn the coveted A rating on the Hospital Safety Grades 

list published by The Leapfrog Group. 

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Ten Mercy hospitals across four states, 

including three in the St. Louis area earn 

A grades for safety – Mercy Hospitals Jefferson, 

St. Louis and Washington, all of 

which earned Straight A status. The Leapfrog 

Group released its spring 2020 Hospital 

Safety Grades, which score hospitals on 

how they protect their patients from errors, 

injuries, accidents and infections. More 

than 2,600 U.S. general acute-care hospitals 

were assigned scores and only 858 

received an A rating. 

PEOPLE 

Nicole Summers, assisted living administrator 

at Friendship Village, recently 

attended a virtual national roundtable 

for senior living communities where she 

served as a panelist 

to talk about keeping 

residents healthy 

during COVID-19. 

Some highlighted 

facts included Friendship 

Village’s on-staff 

Infection Preventionist, 

the use of masks 

and gloves for all staff 

members, and taking 

advantage of virtual doctor visits. Friendship 

Village is a nonprofit, faith-based 

retirement community in Chesterfield. 

• • • 

Frank Johnson was recently appointed 

to the open city clerk position in Twin 

Oaks. Johnson comes to Twin Oaks from 

East-West Gateway Council of Governments, 

where he served as the coordinator 

of community engagement and local 

government services. He holds a master’s 

degree in public policy administration with 

a local government management emphasis 

from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. 

PLACES 

Summers 

Logan University recently launched 

Doxy, a HIPAA-compliant telehealth tool 

that allows chiropractic clinicians to meet 

with patients via video conferencing and 

is the first chiropractic university to do so. 

The program allows chiropractic clinicians 

to continue to assist patients and help individuals 

on both sides maintain social distance. 

Currently, Logan clinicians can use 

Doxy with any patient in Missouri. 

• • • 

Eckert’s Farm is donating proceeds from its 

asparagus crop to Operation Food Search in 

St. Louis. 

Eckert’s Farm, a family farm and country 

store in Belleville, Illinois announced 

new programs to benefit Operation Food 

Search with their first homegrown asparagus 

crop of the season. This includes buyone-give 

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dishes. A portion of the proceeds 

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about rescheduling or other changes. 

• • • 

Manchester Parks, Recreation and Arts 

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Fun Run, now through May 11. This program 

is for all ages and abilities and is completely 

free. Participants do not have to live 

in Manchester. Running or walking indoors, 

outside and on treadmills counts. Participants 

will track their progress and, when finished, 

enter their information into the city’s tracking 

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Friday - Saturday: 11:00 - 10:30 pm 

14839 Clayton Road • Chesterfield 

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636.256.7071 

www.charromexicanrestaurant.com 

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Bakery #: 142 

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Please! Have a Drink on Me! 

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your first drink is on me. 

(You have to pay for your second!) 

(Oh...if this lasts another week...Have one Togo!) 

p.s. We miss you! 


636-391-3700 

14312 South Outer 40 Road 

314-485-8800 

during regular business hours, May 6-10. 

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Bakery #: 142 

St Louis West 

Print 

Local events go virtual 

While city-sponsored events across West 

St. Louis County may be canceled, local 

municipalities are continuing to provide 

virtual activities for individuals of all ages. 

In Ballwin, the city’s parks remain open. 

Activities like fishing, walking, tennis, and 

pickleball are available, but areas like the 

playground, restrooms, and water fountains 

are currently closed. The Ballwin Golf Course 

is open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. However, 

changes have been made to help reinforce 

social distancing initiatives. There will be no 

access to carts, flags, rakes, ball-washing stations, 

interior spaces and more. More information 

can be found at ballwin.mo.us. 

The Chesterfield Parks & Recreation 

Department is hosting a Daily Virtual 

Recreation Challenge on its social media 

platforms. Every day, individuals are encouraged 

to complete a different activity specified 

on the department’s official Instagram page, 

@chesterfieldparks. Other activities, like 

word searches and crossword puzzles can be 

accessed by visiting chesterfield.mo.us. 

The Ellisville Parks & Recreation 

Department is posting interactive activities, 

like bingo games, on its official 

Facebook page, @EllisvilleParksandRecreation. 

In addition, Ellisville has eight 

Now through May 11, Manchester Parks, 

Recreation and Arts hosts a Virtual 5K Run/ 

Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run. 

[Shown: Manchester’s Paul A. Schroeder Park/Source: Kate Uptergrove] 

annual St. Louis area Heart Walk beginning 

at 7 a.m. on May 16. Participants and 

teams are invited to get moving at home or 

around the neighborhood. To register, visit 

metrostlouisheartwalk.org. 

• • • 

According to the American Red Cross, one 

thing that hasn’t paused during the COVID- 

19 pandemic is the need for blood. Accidents 

and emergencies, childbirth complications 

and cancer treatments may still necessitate 

blood transfusions. The only source for those 

needed blood products is generous donors. 

To find a blood drive in your area, visit redcrossblood.org 

and enter your ZIP code. 

parks, all connected by a 7-kilometer trail 

system, that remain open for pedestrian 

use. Bluebird Park remains open. 

The city of Des Peres hosts virtual workout 

regiments, classes and even crafting 

lessons via its Facebook page, @The- 

LodgeDesPeres. These include exercise 

challenges created by personal trainers or 

crafting tutorials led by community recreation 

specialists from The Lodge. 

The Manchester Parks, Recreation 

& Arts Department is providing virtual 

scavenger hunts, videos of classes, daily 

boredom busters, art ideas, virtual bingo 

and other activities online. Participate in 

these activities by visiting manchestermo. 

gov or the official Facebook page, @ 

ManchesterParksRecArts. The city’s parks 

remain open for walking or running. 

In Town & Country, parks will remain 

open to foot traffic, but parking lots remain 

closed. Trails also remain open to pedestrian 

use at this time. 

The parks and trails in Wildwood remain 

open for foot traffic, but the parking lots 

are closed. The city is also moving some of 

its regular classes to a digital format. For 

more information, visit the city’s official 

Facebook page, @CityofWildwood.





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ELECTION, from page 17 

postcard that will tell them 

where their new polling place 

is with a map,” Stream said. 

“We haven’t moved people 

too far from their original 

polling place, and when I 

say too far, it’s probably not 

more than a 5-minute drive.” 

According to Stream, this 

was done in anticipation 

of a lessened turnout percentage and 

because many of the individuals that 

traditionally staff polling places fall 

into the “high risk” category for infection. 

“We wanted to make sure we could 

staff those locations safely,” Stream 

said. “We need about eight poll workers 

per location, and with the deputies 

and everyone else, we’d need about 

1,300 poll workers. A lot of our poll 

workers are over 60 and over 70 … we 

knew there would be a likelihood that 

we’d get some cancellations.” 

All poll workers on Election Day will 

wear masks and gloves, and hand sanitizer 

will be available for voters. Items 

like tables, booths and even pens will 


be wiped down with disinfectant wipes. 

Social distancing also will be enforced 

at the booths and in all lines. 

“We’re taking every precaution to 

make sure the polling places are clean 

for both voters and poll workers,” 

Stream said. 

All polling places are scheduled to 

open promptly at 6 a.m. on Election 

Day. Doors will close and polling will 

end at 7 p.m. According to the secretary 

of state’s website, individuals that 

are in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to 

cast their vote. 

For more information on absentee 

voting, visit www.stlouisco.com. For 

updates or information on polling 

places, visit www.sos.mo.gov. 

TEACHER OF THE YEAR, from page 21 

When Sr. Rosario retired and returned 

to her native Ireland, she left her beloved 

Irish Dancing program in Meesey’s 

hands. 

“The best part about it is that the girls 

who are in eighth grade help the younger 

students so I never felt lost, and we have 

an alumni parent who comes back to 

help me as well,” Meesey said. “I have 

the privilege of keeping the Irish Dancing 

tradition alive at Holy Infant.” 

While the fifth through eighth grade 

girls perform Irish Dances as part of the 

St. Pat’s celebration, the fifth and sixth 

grade boys sing three Irish songs and act 

them out. 

Another one of the things his students 

have learned from him is selflessness as 

evidenced by the final game of the last 

boys basketball season. 

During one of his classes this past 

February, some of the boys on the eighth 

grade basketball team asked if he would 

come to one of their games. 

“I said ‘yes,’ but that started a bit of 

an uproar because the girls said, ‘You’ve 

never been to one of our games.’ I said, 

‘You never asked. I’ll go to any of your 

games if you ask.’” 

So off to watch basketball he went. A 

few weeks later, the boys were set to 

play in the West County CYC championships 

and they asked Meesey if 

he would attend again. He did and the 

team won. 

“After the game, each boy brought 

their trophy up and put it in front of me 

and said, ‘We dedicate this game to you. 

Thank you for your support.’” He chuckles. 

“One kid did take his trophy back. 

He said, ‘I can’t give you my trophy, my 

mom would kill me.’ 

“And, of course, I gave all their trophies 

back but I did think that it was 

really sweet that they thought that much 

to do it.” 

Now, Meesey has a “trophy” of his 

own – the title of West Newsmagazine 

Teacher of the Year. Additionally, he 

will receive a new iPad and gift certificates 

courtesy of the newsmagazine and 

its Excellence in Education sponsors: 

Busey Bank - Ballwin, Decorative Concrete 

Resurfacing, Dream Play Recreation, 

McDonald’s of Town & Country 

and Chesterfield Valley, Sarah’s Cake 

Shop, Schrader Funeral Home Inc. and 

Three French Hens. 

WEST HOME PAGES 

Deck & Fence 

Powerwashing 

& Sealing 

Window Washing • Painting 

Gutter Guards • Gutter Cleaning 

Wallpaper Removal • Tree/Shrub Pruning 

Insured • Senior Discounts 

Call Chris 636-349-3231 

or cell 314-620-6677 

Personalized Home Maintenance Solutions 

314.920.6874 

completehomepartners.com 

weekly & bi-weekly lawn mowing /pressure washing 

NO MORE MOLES! 

“Finally, An 

Affordable 

Mole Service” 

MOLES 

Don’t Live With Moles... My Customers Don’t! 

Average Yard Has 1-2 Moles • Litters Are Born March - July 

Local and Neighborhood References 

No Poisons • No Chemicals • Child & Pet Safe Traps 

Less Expensive • More Reliable • More Effective • Fast Results 

Call J.D. At 636-233-4484 

t 

When you want it done 

right the first time... 

We’re the place 

to check out first. 

636.591.0010 

Since 1969 

Floor Cleaning 

Carpet • Stone • Marble • Ceramic 

Grout • Wood • Vinyl • Upholstery 

Free Estimates • Family Owned & Operated 

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CUSTOM DECKS 

Spring Discounts on ALL types of 

Custom Decks & Deck Repairs! 

A+BBB Rating • FREE Inspections & Estimates 

314.282.1991 

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The Handy Hubby 

“A handy man service” 

• Painting 

• Tile Work 

• Plumbing 

• Electrical 

• Carpentry 

• Full Remodels 

Joseph Dubbs 

The Hubby 

Licensed & Insured 

Rlinkconstruction@yahoo.com 

314.607.8953 

No Job 

is 

too 

small! 

8a.m. - 7 p.m 

(314) 623-7066 

ALL OF YOUR 

DECKING NEEDS 

• Wood 

• Vinyl 

• Composite 

• Aluminum 

• Refacing 

• New Decks 

• Deck Repairs 

• IPE (Hardwood)

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EXPERIENCE 

A+ 

RATED 

County House Washing 

& Painting 

St. Charles 

Power Washing • Painting • Staining 

INTERIORS • EXTERIORS • CONCRETE 

CEDAR HOMES • DECKS & FENCES 

Tim Trog 636.394.0013 

WWW.COUNTYHOUSEWASHING.COM 

EverythingDecks.net 

• New 

• No Money 

Construction • Staining Up Front 

• Fully Insured 

• Repairs 

• Credit Cards 

• Warranty 

• Upgrades 

Accepted 

• In Business 

38 Years 

(636) 337-7733 

TOP GUNN 

FAMILY CONSTRUCTION 

Now Scheduling 

For Spring Projects! 

Custom Decks • Int/Ext Paint • Powerwashing 

Staining • Sealing • Fences 

Windows • Sun Rooms • Pole Barns 

Kitchens & Baths • Carpentry • Drywall 

“WE DO IT ALL” 

20 Years Experience 

Senior, Military, & 

First Responder Discounts 

Free Estimates 

636.466.3956 

gunnfamilyconstruction@gmail.com 

DRIVEWAYS 

PATIOS & MORE 

Bi- State Concrete 

Specializing in Residential 

Tear Out & Replacement 

Professional Workmanship 

Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks • Porches 

Steps • Garage Floors • Repair Work 

Exposed Aggregate • Stamped Concrete 

Family Owned • Insured • Since 1963 

FREE Estimates 314-849-7520 

636-938-ROOF (7663) 

Like us on Facebook 

Locally Owned & Operated by Rick Hinkson 

Locally Owned & Operated by Tim Hallahan 

Serving West County for 25+ Years 

636.458.6400 

timjhallahan@gmail.com 

westwoodpaintinginc.com 

DECK STAINING 

314-852-5467 

BY BRUSH ONLY 

(Because neatness counts) 

THE FAN MAN 

INSTAllATIoN ProFESSIoNAlS 

Ceiling Fans • Wholehouse Fans 

Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting 

Specializing in installation for two story homes 

with no wiring on first floor. 

When Handyman Quality Just Won't Do. 

(314) 510-6400 

Driveways, Patios, Pool Decks, Garage Floors, 

Retaining Walls, Stamped and Colored Concrete 

Insured For Your Protection 

• FULLY INSURED • REFERENCES 

39 Years! 

• NO Spraying or 

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SCHEDULE NOW FOR EARLY SPRING RUSH! 

H NEST 

JUNK REMOVAL 

Furniture • Appliances • Electronics • Big TV’s • Fences • Decks • Pianos 

Trampolines • Swing Sets • Above Ground Pools • Sheds • Railroad Ties 

Exercise Equipment • Garage/Basement Clean Out • Pool Tables 

Hot Tubs • Remodeling Debris • Paint • Estate Clean Out • Books 

Now Offering Discounts 

for Curbside & Garage Pick-ups! 

Call TODAY and we’ll HAUL IT AWAY 

(314) 312-1077 

Locally Owned & Operated 

www.honestjunk.com 

$ 

25 OFF 

Any Pick-Up 

Expires 6/27/20 

cannot be combined with other offers 

COMPLETE KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING 

PLUS OTHER INTERIOR PROJECTS 

References Available 

Serving West County & 

Reasonable Pricing 

surrounding areas since 1985 

Quality Work 

Edwards Remodeling • Call 314-397-5100 • Licensed & Insured 

H anDYMan 

VOP 

handyman 

call On a 

PrOfessiOnal! 

Home Repairs • Plumbing • Electrical 

Carpentry • Painting • Windows & Doors 

Appliances • Roof Repairs • Decks & More! 

636.541.0375 • 636.394.2319 

POWER WASH SOLUTIONS 

• House Wash • Concrete Cleaning 

• Sealing • Deck Restoration 

• Staining • Fence Restoration 

Licensed & Insured 

Call for Estimates 

636-675-1850 

powerwashstlouis.com 

JL CONCRETE 

SEALING & CAULKING 

Residential and Commercial 

• Sealing (Prevents pitting) 

• Caulking (Keep out the weeds) 

• Power Washing (Fresh & clean) 

• Crack Filling (Keeps moisture out) 


Call Jerry Loosmore Jr. at 636-399-6193 

West County 

ELECTRICAL 

DESIGNS 

Kitchen Lighting Upgrades 

• Recessed Lighting • Pendant Lighting 

• Under Cabinet Lighting • All Residential Electrical 

• Exterior/Security Lighting •Flat Screen/Surround Sound 

• Panel Upgrades/Basement Wiring 

314.836.6400 

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

Roofing • Siding 

General Contractor - All Exterior & Interior. 

Insurance Specialist. A+ BBB Rating. 

Fully Insured. 

FREE INSPECTIONS & ESTIMATES 

314.282.1991 

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WATERPROOFING 

WEDDING CEREMONIES 

TOP NOTCH WATERPROOFING 

& FOUNDATION REPAIR LLC 

Cracks, sub-pump systems, 

structural & concrete repairs. 

Exterior drainage correction. 

Serving Missouri for 15 years. 

Finally, a contractor who is honest 

& leaves the job site clean. 

Lifetime Warranties. 

Free Estimate 636-281-6982 

ROOFING 

Kirkwood Roofing 

Insurance Specialist 

All types of Roofing 

Fully Insured • FREE Estimates 

314-909-8888 

KirkwoodRoofing.com 

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COMPUTER SERVICE 

CARPET 

TAX PREPARATION 

TREE SERVICES 

TREE SERVICES 

WILDWOOD 

COMPUTER SERVICES 

Repair services for Microsoft, 

Apple, Chromebook computers, 

Android, Apple tablets. 

$70 per computer and incident. 

Drop-off available. House-calls 

additional $20. 314-520-1038 

wildwoodcomputerservices.com 

Sell Your Real Estate 

FAST 

in West Classifieds 

636.591.0010 

LANDSCAPING 

LANDSCAPING 

ROOFING 

REAL ESTATE 

FOR SALE 

POWER WASHING 

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by phone or 

online today. 

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Spark More Interest 

in Your Used Car! 

Get Your Message Out 

LOUD & CLEAR Using the 

West Newsmagazine Classifieds! 

PET SERVICES 

Marriage 

Ceremonies 

~ 

Renewal of Vows 

~ 

Baptisms 

Full Service Ministry 

314.703.7456 

Free Estimate 

314-280-2779 

poloslawn@aol.com 

RETAINING WALLS • PAVER PATIOS • 

MOWING • LEAF & SNOW REMOVAL 

STAINING DECKS BY BRUSH 

INCOME TAX SERVICES 

Individuals, Self Employed, other 

Business Entities 

Harold Goedde 

Certified Public Accountant 

25 years experience. 

Reliable, High Quality Work 

Phone 636-386-5242 

hgoedde1@nycap.rr.com 

References Availabe 

HAULING 

HAULING 

J & J HAULING 

WE HAUL IT ALL 

Service 7 days. Debris, furniture, 

appliances, household trash, 

yard debris, railroad ties, fencing, 

decks. Garage & Basement Clean-up 

Neat, courteous, affordable rates. 

Call: 636-379-8062 or 

email: jandjhaul@aol.com 

SKIP'S HAULING & DEMOLITION 

Junk hauling and removal. Cleanouts, 

appliances, furniture, debris, 

construction rubble, yard waste, 

excavating & demolition! 10, 15 

& 20 cubic yd. rolloff dumpsters. 

Licensed & insured. Affordable, 

dependable and available! 

VISA/MC accepted. 22 yrs. service. 

Toll Free 1-888-STL-JUNK 

888-785-5865 or 314-644-1948 

Total Bathroom Remodeling 

Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 

21 Years Experience 

EVERYTHING DECKS: 

Construct, Repair, 

Upgrade, Clean / Stain 

MarkHicksLLC.com 

Since 1982, no money up front 

warranty, insured, free estimates 

Discounts • BBB A+ • Angie’s List 

636-337-7733 

HOME IMPROVEMENT 

AFFORDABLE CARPENTRY 

Kitchen Remodeling, Wainscoting, 

Cabinets, Crown Molding, Trim, 

Framing, Basement Finishing, 

Custom Decks, Doors, Windows. 

Free estimates! 

Anything inside & out! 

Call Joe 636-699-8316 

GET 'ER DONE TREE SERVICE 

Tree trimming, removal, deadwooding, 

pruning and stump 

grinding. Certified arborist. 

Fully Insured • Free Estimates 

A+ BBB • A+ Angie's List 

Serving the Area Since 2004 

314-971-6993 or 636-234-6672 

M I E N E R 

LANDSCAPING 

Spring Clean-up • Mulching 

Planting • Pruning • Patios 

Retaining Walls • Honeysuckle 

Removal 

Friendly service with attention to detail 

Call Tom 636.938.9874 

www.mienerlandscaping.com 

Spring clean-up, planting, 

mulching, shrub trimming, tree 

& brush removal. 

Valley Landscape Co. 

636-368-6578 

• SPRING CLEAN-UPS • 

mulching, bed redefining, 

bush & tree trimming, 

leaf removal, aeration, 

dethatching, seeding, fertilizing., 

and power washing. 

Now accepting Lawn Cutting 

customers for the 2020 season 

FAST & FREE ESTIMATES 

TWO MEN & A MOWER 

636-432-3451 

HELP WANTED 

• Grass Cutting • Mulching 

Seeding • Stump Removal 

Aerating 

636.394.1309 

LYONS 

LAWN 

SERVICE 

CONVENIENT 

Dog Grooming 

Full service grooming 

in your home... 

Reasonable Rates • Free Consultation 

All Services Available 

Keep Your Pets Stress-Free at Home 

~ Great for Older Dogs ~ 

Ask about discounts for rescues! 

Call for appointment 

314-591-0009 

PLUMBING 

LICENSED PLUMBER 

Available for all plumbing needs. 

No job too small. Free estimates. 

25 years experience. Senior citizen 

discount. 24 hours. 

Call 314-808-4611 

• ANYTHING IN PLUMBING • 

Good Prices! Basement 

bathrooms, small repairs & code 

violations repaired. Fast Service. 

Certified, licensed plumber - MBC 

Plumbing - Call or text anytime: 

314-409-5051 

ST. LOUIS ROOFING 

Roof Repair • Replacement 

Free Storm Inspections 

Tuckpointing 

Siding • Windows • Gutters 

Painting/Cedar Staining 

Best Quality & Prices In Town! 

314-968-7848 

MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC 

• Clean-Up • Mowing • Mulching 

• Planting • Aeration • Sod Install 

• Leaf/Tree Removal • Paver Patios 

• Trimming/Edging • Stone & Brick 

• Retaining Walls • Drainage Work 

- FREE ESTIMATES - 

636-293-2863 

moraleslandscape@hotmail.com 

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GARAGE DOORS 

DSI/Door Solutions, Inc. 

Garage Doors, Electric Openers. 

Fast Repairs. All makes & models. 

Same day service. Free Estimates. 

Custom Wood and Steel Doors. 

BBB Member • Angie's List 

Call 314-550-4071 

www.dsi-stl.com 

WEST COUNTY GARAGE 

DOOR SERVICE Proudly serving 

West County since 1980. 

Springs, cables, electric openers. 

Door replacement. Evening & 

weekend service available. Call 

636-388-9774. 

ERIC'S ELECTRIC 

Licensed, Bonded and Insured: 

Service upgrades, fans, can lights, 

switches, outlets, basements, 

code violations fixed, we do it 

all. Emergency calls & back-up 

generators. No job too small. 

Competitively priced. Free Estimates. 

Just call 636-262-5840 

Medina Lawncare & 

Landscaping, LLC. 

Resasonable Prices 

Grass cutting, spring clean up 

mulching, planting, 

pruning trees, retaining walls, 

gutter cleaning & more. For 

estimate call Angel 

at 314-201-1793 

or 314-942-6431. 

636.262.5124 

Interior & 

Exterior Painting 

Drywall Repair • Taping 

Wallpaper Stripping 

Top Quality Work • FREE Estimates 

INSURED 

MENTION AD & RECEIVE 10% OFF 

ADVANTAGE PAINTING 

& POWERWASHING 

PAINTING 

WANTED TO BUY 

• SPORTS MEMORABILIA • 

Baseball Cards, Sports Cards, 

Cardinals Souvenirs and 

Memorabilia. Pre-1975 Only. 

Private Collector: 314-302-1785 

- PAYMENT METHODS - 

MC ❑ VISA ❑ AMEX ❑ DISCOVER ❑ 

2.5" 

2" 

1" 

1.5" 

HEADING 

• LANDSCAPING • 

- PUB DATES - 

New ❍ 

Existing x❍x 

LINE AD: 

❑ 

DISPLAY AD :X 

WEST x❑x 

MRN x❑ 

COST each: $47 

Bruce & Son Landscaping 

Bruce Nunnelly (Kathy) 

351 Boone St 

Troy MO 63379 

636-322-9011 

636-465-1935 

wag-it@hotmail.com / bnunnelly@gmail.com 

5275 2100 0689 5223 

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Burial Pluts 

2 Choice Burial plots 

at Bellerive Gardens Cemetry. 

704 N. Mason Road. 

Section H in Garden 

of the Pines. 

Reduced price for quick sale. 

314-616-3687 

RUN IN WEST UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE 

Everett Blantz 

elblantz@charter.net 

314-616-3687 

CARPET REPAIRS 

Restretching, reseaming 

& patching. No job too 

small. Free estimates. 

(314) 892-1003 



2.5" 

2" 

1" 

1.5" 

Office 

Notes: 

HELP WANTED 

Firsst is $90 

Second is $68 


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636-227-9205 

bill@accountantsmarketinginc.com 

William Hagen Accountants Marketing 

5590 6137 0870 0559 

353 3/22 

PART-TIME TELEPHONE 

APPOINTMENT SETTING 

Person needed to set 

appointments for accounting 

professionals. Excellent telephone 

skills required. Afternoons 15-20 

hours per week. Ellisville location 

636-271-9190 

Dickspainting.com 

Interior and 

Interior and 

exterior painting 


Deck staining 

Deck staining 

- Insured & Free Estimates - 

314-707-3094 

IS A REAL ESTATE 


CAREER 

CAREER 

RIGHT FOR YOU? 


Call Rory Schwartz 


Managing Broker 


314.574.1111 

314.574.1111 

www.JoinSelectProperties.com 


SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 



2.5" 

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1.5" 

Office 

Notes: 

HELP WANTED 


COST each: 

$ _______________ 

X # of issues: ________________ 

= TOTAL: $ _______________ 

1000 Schnucks Woods Mill Pz 

Town & Country MO 63017 

636-394-2424 314-574-1111 - Rory 

pbost@BHHSselectSTL.com 

SEND INVOICE 

55.00 

TFN 

Berkshire Hathaway 

Home Services 

Select Properties 

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SILGAN PLASTIC 

FOOD CONTAINERS 

Employment Opportunities 

Tired of all the traffic driving into 

St. Louis! Join our team and avoid 

the traffic! 

There are immediate openings 

at Silgan Plastic Food Containers. 

We are an ESSENTIAL business 

that is looking for career minded 

people to join our team. 

We have full time opportunites 

for Machine Operators, 

Maintenance Mechanics, and 

Warehouse associates. We offer 

great pay, benefits, overtime, 

advancement opportunites, 

without the hassle of commuting. 

We have provided job stability 

for decades. 

Please apply online at 

www.silganpfc.com/careers 

or email your resume to 

Jeanie.ray@silganpfc.com. 

You can also apply in person at: 

Silgan Plastic Food Containers 

710 West Park Rd. 

Union, MO 63084 

CLEANING SERVICE 

COLLECTIBLES 

WATERPROOFING 

WEDDING CEREMONIES 











ROOFING 





314-909-8888 


WEST CLASSIFIEDS • CLASSIFIEDS@NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM • 636.591.0010 


CARPET 


TREE SERVICES 

TREE SERVICES 

WILDWOOD 









LANDSCAPING 

LANDSCAPING 

ROOFING 

POWER WASHING 

GVM PLUMBING 

Can't beat my prices! 

Greg Miller 

636-288-7002 

gvmplumbingstl@gmail.com 

PET SERVICES 

Marriage 

Ceremonies 

~ 

Renewal of Vows 

~ 

Baptisms 

Full Service Ministry 

314.703.7456 

Free Estimate 

314-280-2779 


RETAINING WALLS • PAVER PATIOS • 

MOWING • LEAF & SNOW REMOVAL 





Harold Goedde 




Phone 636-386-5242 



HAULING 

J & J HAULING 







Call: 636-379-8062 or 












888-785-5865 or 314-644-1948 








636-337-7733 









314-971-6993 or 636-234-6672 

VAL’S CLEANING SERVICE 

Tired of cleaning your home? 

Let me make your life easier! 

Honest, reliable, quality work. 

Weekly/bi-weekly. Ask about my 

“Spring Cleaning Specials”. I 

also clean commercial offices-all 

supplies included in the price. 

Free estimates. Insured-Clear 

Background Check-US Citizen 

314-605-6171 

Spring clean-up, planting, 

mulching, shrub trimming, tree 

& brush removal. 

Valley Landscape Co. 

636-368-6578 











636-432-3451 

HELP WANTED 

LYONS 

LAWN 

CONVENIENT 

Dog Grooming 









SPRING PRESSURE 

WASHING SPECIAL! 

BOOK BY MAY 1ST 

FOR UP TO 20% OFF 

DRIVEWAY, SIDEWALK, OR VINYL 

SIDING WASH +SAVE 15% ON 

GUTTER OR WINDOW CLEANING. 

INSURED, EXPERIENCED, FULLY 

AWESOME. GIVE US A GOOGLE 

FOR REVIEWS OR CALL 

VOSSOME WINDOW CLEANING 

314.775.1080 




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314-968-7848 

MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC 

• Clean-Up • Mowing • Mulching 

• Planting • Aeration • Sod Install 

• Leaf/Tree Removal • Paver Patios 

• Trimming/Edging • Stone & Brick 

• Retaining Walls • Drainage Work 

- FREE ESTIMATES - 

636-293-2863 

moraleslandscape@hotmail.com 

DECKS 

ELECTRICAL 








636-337-7733 

ERIC'S ELECTRIC 

Licensed, Bonded and Insured: 

Service upgrades, fans, can lights, 

switches, outlets, basements, 

code violations fixed, we do it 

all. Emergency calls & back-up 

Medina Lawncare & 

Landscaping, LLC. 

Resasonable Prices 

Grass cutting, spring clean 

up mulching, planting, 

pruning trees, retaining 

walls, gutter cleaning & 

more. For estimate call Angel 

at 314-201-1793 

or 314-942-6431. 

636.262.5124 

Interior & 





INSURED 




PAINTING 

WANTED TO BUY 






PHIL'S TREE SERVICE 

FREE Estimates - FULLY Insured 

Topping, Trimming, Removal 

Landscaping, and Pruning. 

40 Years Experience. 

ASK ME ABOUT FIREWOOD! 

Call today 636-466-2888 



2.5" 

2" 

1" 

1.5" 

Office 

HEADING 

RUN IN MID RIVERS AND WEST ISSUES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

**MAIL COPIES OF BOTH MAGAZINES TO THEM** 

• LANDSCAPING • 

- PUB DATES - 

New ❍ 

Existing x❍x 

LINE AD: 

❑ 

DISPLAY AD :X 

WEST x❑x 

MRN x❑ 

COST each: $47 

Bruce & Son Landscaping 

Bruce Nunnelly (Kathy) 

351 Boone St 

Troy MO 63379 

636-322-9011 

636-465-1935 

wag-it@hotmail.com / bnunnelly@gmail.com 

5275 2100 0689 5223 

120 12-22 

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636-775-5992 







- PAYMENT 

MC ❑ 

VISA ❑ 

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Notes: 

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Run the entire package amount at o 

• CATEGORY 

Cole Tree Service 

Steve Cole 

7685 Hwy. 61/67 

Barnhart 

636-475-3661 

steveco88@hotmail. 

• COLE TREE SERVICE • 

Tree and Stump Removal. 

Trimming and Deadwooding. 

Free Estimates. 

636-475-3661 

www.cole-tree-service.biz 

Steve Cole 

4802-0981-5309-887 

550 



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Existingx ❍ 

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❑ 

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COST each: $45 _____________ 

X # of issues: 1 _____________ 

= TOTAL: _______45______ 

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Everett Blantz 

elblantz@charter.net 

314-616-3687 





(314) 892-1003 



2.5" 

2" 

1" 

1.5" 

Office 

Notes: 

HELP WANTED 

Firsst is $90 

Second is $68 


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New ❍ 

Existing x❍ 

LINE AD: 

x ❑ 

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❑ 

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$ _______________ 

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________________ 

= TOTAL: $ _______________ 

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DEC 16 

40 

Accountants Marketing, Inc. 

Bill Hagen 

1324 Clarkson Clayton Center #112 

Ellisville MO 63011 

636-271-9190 

636-227-9205 

bill@accountantsmarketinginc.com 

William Hagen Accountants Marketing 

5590 6137 0870 0559 

353 3/22 

PART-TIME TELEPHONE 

APPOINTMENT SETTING 

Person needed to set 

appointments for accounting 

professionals. Excellent telephone 

skills required. Afternoons 15-20 

hours per week. Ellisville location 

636-271-9190 



2.5" 

2" 

1" 

1.5" 

Office 

Notes: 

HEADING 


- PUB DATES - 

New ❍ 

Existing x❍ 

LINE AD: 

❑ 

DISPLAY AD: 

x❑ 

WEST x❑ 

MRN ❑ 

COST each: 

$ _______________ 

X # of issues: 

________________ 

= TOTAL: $ _______________ 

STL Organic Lawn Care 

Dean Huber 

624 Castlewood Dr. 

Ballwin MO 63021 

636-391-2777 

314-805-2777 

sue@aboveallpersonnel.com 

Susan M Huber. 

6011 0066 9700 0439 

217 7/23 

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NOV 04 

NOV 18 

DEC 02 

DEC 16 

55.00 

55.00 

314-250-9997 

www.stlorganiclawn.com 

ORGANIC FERTILIZATION 

MOWING 



2.5" 

2" 

1" 

1.5" 

HELP WANTED 


- PUB DATES - 

New x❍ 

Existing ❍ 

LINE AD: 

x❑ 

DISPLAY AD: 

❑ 

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MRN ❑ 

COST each: 

$68 _____________ 

X # of issues: 1x ______________ 

= TOTAL: $68 _____________ 

JP Mathis LLC 

Kelly 

1150 Dutch Hollow Dr, 

Chesterfield MO 63017 

314-899-6258 

jiangjingjs@gmail.com 

WEST 


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JP Mathis LLC is looking 

for a part-time bookkeeper. 

JP Mathis LLC is a company 

doing wholesale for 

construction materials. 

Requirement: 

Associate or BA degree 

Minimum 2 years 

bookkeeper experience 

Familiar with QuickBooks 

If you are interested, 

pls send resume to Kelly at 

jiangjingjs@gmail.com 



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New ❍ 

Existing x❍ 

LINE AD: 

❑ 

DISPLAY AD: 

x❑ 

WEST x ❑ 

MRN ❑ 

COST each: 

$65 _____________ 

X # of issues: ________________ 

= TOTAL: $ _______________ 

Ben Guzman 

4315-0451-0005-5364 

954 07-22 

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X 

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X 

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APR 08 

Ben’s Mowing And Lawncare 

Ben Guzman 

171 Brightfield Dr. 

Ballwin MO 63021 

314-749-3947 

bensmowingandlawncare@gmail.com 


Interior and 

Interior and 



Deck staining 

Deck staining 


314-707-3094 

FATHER SON LAWNCARE 

Affordable grass cutting 

314-412-9288 

PAINTER 

DAN VOLLMER 

• I AM INCORPORATEDINC. • 

INTERIOR SPECIAL 2019 

$75 Per Avg. Rm Size 

(12’x12’ Walls 3 Room Minimum) 

FOR 45 YEARS 

FREE ESTIMATES: CALL DAN 

(636) 577-8960 

Exterior Painting! 

POWERWASHING 

decks, patios, driveways, 

garage floors and more! 

Call Today! 

Free Estimates 

314-584-0694 

WE BUY HOUSES “AS-IS” 

NEEDING UPDATES AND REPAIRS! 

Call or text Kurt Selzle to arrange a free consultation: 

314.324.7950 

www.SelzleAndAssociates.com • KurtSelzle@gmail.com 

No inspections, repairs, updating 

or cleaning before selling! 

Over 20 years experience in buying “AS-IS” properties! 

DECKS 

CLEANING SERVICE 

ELECTRICAL 

FLOORING 





(314) 892-1003 

Total Bathroom Remodeling 

Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 

21 Years Experience 

WANTED 

WATERPROOFING 











GARAGE DOORS 

DSI/Door Solutions, Inc. 

Garage Doors, Electric Openers. 

Fast Repairs. All makes & models. 

Same day service. Free Estimates. 

Custom Wood and Steel Doors. 

BBB Member • Angie's List 

Call 314-550-4071 

www.dsi-stl.com 

636.262.5124 

Interior & 





INSURED 




ROOFING 





314-909-8888 




TREE SERVICES 

TRIVIA NIGHT 

WILDWOOD 
















636-337-7733 








636-337-7733 

PAINTING 

PAINTING 

PRAYER 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

LANDSCAPING 

HELP WANTED 


Interior and 

Interior and 



Deck staining 

Deck staining 


314-707-3094 



ROOFING 

SERVICES 

SERVICES 

D-K ELECTRIC 

Residential - Commercial 

New Service - Repair 

Remodeling - Troubleshooting 

Free Estimates - No job too small 

Licensed - Bonded- Insured 

Electrician answers your calls at: 

636-458-1559 

HAULING 

HAULING 

J & J HAULING 







Call: 636-379-8062 or 


PLUMBING 

REAL ESTATE 

POWER WASHING 

PET SERVICES 

Free Estimate 

314-280-2779 


LEAF & SNOW REMOVAL 

RETAINING WALLS • PAVER PATIOS • MOWING 





Harold Goedde 




Phone 636-386-5242 



LICENSED PLUMBER 

Available for all plumbing needs. 

No job too small. Free estimates. 

25 years experience. Senior citizen 

discount. 24 hours. 

Call 314-808-4611 











888-785-5865 or 314-644-1948 

AFFORDABLE CARPENTRY 

Kitchen Remodeling, Wainscoting, 

Cabinets, Crown Molding, Trim, 

Framing, Basement Finishing, 

Custom Decks, Doors, Windows. 

Free estimates! 

Anything inside & out! 

Call Joe 636-699-8316 








314-971-6993 or 636-234-6672 



CAREER 

CAREER 







314.574.1111 

314.574.1111 



SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 

Berkshire Hathaway 

Home Services 

Select Properties 

M I E N E R 

LANDSCAPING 

Spring Clean-up • Mulching 

Planting • Pruning • Patios 

Retaining Walls • Honeysuckle 

Removal 

Friendly service with attention to detail 

Call Tom 636.938.9874 

www.mienerlandscaping.com 

636-775-5992 







I BUY HOMES 

ALL CASH - AS-IS 

I have been buying and selling 

for over 30 years. 

No obligation. 

No commission. 

No fixing up. 

It doesn't cost to find out 

how much you can get. 

Must ask for 

Lyndon Anderson 

314-496-5822 

Berkshire Hathaway Select Prop. 

Office: 636-394-2424 

$ $ 

Saturday, March 28, 2020 - Music 

That Reclaims will host a trivia night 

at Kirkwood Community Center, 111 

S. Geyer Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122. 

Doors open at 6am. Trivia begins 

at 7pm. Kevin Cardbery will be our 

host. Complimentary water, soda and 

beer. Attendees can bring their own 

beverages, including alcohol and their 

favorite foods. Ten rounds of general 

trivia. Cash prizes for 1st ($240), 2nd 

($160) and 3rd ($80) place. Mulligans, 

50/50 Raffle; Dead or Alive; Silent 

Auction and a liquor and wine raffle 

will also be available. $200 per table 

for 8 players or $25 per individual. 

Proceeds provide music therapy, music 

lessons and musical experiences to 

foster children in the St. Louis area. 

Music That Reclaims is a 501(3c) charity. 

Register now/pay online at www. 

musicthatreclaims.org or e-mail Pam 

at pam.payne@musicthatreclaims.org 

• CUSTODIAL POSITIONS • 

for Rockwood School District 

40 hours/week 

To apply please go to: 

www.rsdmo.org 

or call 636-733-3270 

EEOC 











636-432-3451 

Val’s Cleaning Service 

Tired of cleaning your home? 

Let me make your life easier! 

Honest, reliable, quality work. 

Weekly/bi-weekly. Ask about my 

“Spring Cleaning Specials”. I 

also clean commercial offices-all 

supplies included in the price. 

Free estimates. Insured-Clear 

Background Check-US Citizen 

314-605-6171 

WEST COUNTY GARAGE 

DOOR SERVICE Proudly serving 

West County since 1980. 

Springs, cables, electric openers. 

Door replacement. Evening & 

weekend service available. Call 

636-388-9774. 

Lakeside Chldrens Academy, 

Celebrating our 27th Year, is looking 

for experienced teachers . 

Full time positions working with 

children 6 weeks thru 12 years of age. 

Our teachers must be 

able to multi-task, know age appropriate 

activities, communicate well 

with families and co-workers, and be 

flexible. Teachers must have a 

friendly, positive attitude and must 

be nurturing with children. Lakeside 

offerscompetitive hourly wages, 

health and dental insurance and it is a 

rewarding work environment. 

You must be at least 18 years of age 

and have a high school diploma. 

College degrees preferred. 

To apply, send your resume tolaura@ 

lakesidechildrensacademy.com. 

Or, call Lakeside: 636-225-4800. 

Please ask to speak to Laura, Director. 

You must be at least 18 years of age 

and have a high school diploma. 

College degrees preferred. 

1230 Dougherty Ferry Road 

West St. Louis County 63088 

www.lakesidechildrensacademy.com 

Software Engineer 

for Unit4 Educational Solutions, 

Inc., Chesterfield, MO: 

Apply solutions to business 

problems through the design & 

engineering of specific business 

reqs to create a Student 

Information System. 

Work on all tiers of the product: 

front-end dev, middle tier 

(businesslayer), platform 

framework & database. 

Req’d: Bach in Comp Sci, Comp 

Engg, or closely related and 1 yr 

exp in C# (.Net), MVC, ASP.NET 

2.0/3.5/4.0 & Web Services 

development using, 

JQuery, JSON, & T-SQL; 

demonstrated proficiency with 

SSIS, NUnit, nHibernate. 

Resumes to: 

Code NN-SE, Sherry Richardson, 

Unit4 Educational Solutions, 

14567N Outer 40 Road, 

Suite 125, 

Chesterfield, MO 63017. 

FATHER SON LAWNCARE 

Affordable grass cutting. 

314-412-9288 

• Grass Cutting • Mulching 

Seeding • Stump Removal 

Aerating 

636.394.1309 

LYONS 

LAWN 

SERVICE 

PAINTER 

DAN VOLLMER 

• I AM INCORPORATEDINC. • 

INTERIOR SPECIAL 2019 

$75 Per Avg. Rm Size 

(12’x12’ Walls 3 Room Minimum) 

FOR 45 YEARS 

FREE ESTIMATES: CALL DAN 

(636) 577-8960 

Exterior Painting! 

CONVENIENT 

Dog Grooming 









314-591-0009 

• ANYTHING IN PLUMBING • 

Good Prices! Basement 

bathrooms, small repairs & code 

violations repaired. Fast Service. 

Certified, licensed plumber - MBC 

Plumbing - Call or text anytime: 

314-409-5051 

SPRING PRESSURE 

WASHING SPECIAL! 

BOOK BY MAY 1ST 

FOR UP TO 20% OFF 

DRIVEWAY, SIDEWALK, OR VINYL 

SIDING WASH +SAVE 15% ON 

GUTTER OR WINDOW CLEANING. 

INSURED, EXPERIENCED, FULLY 

AWESOME. GIVE US A GOOGLE 

FOR REVIEWS OR CALL 

VOSSOME WINDOW CLEANING 

314.775.1080 

ST. JUDE NOVENA 

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus 

be adored, glorified, loved and 

preserved throughout the world 

now and forever. Sacred Heart of 

Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, Worker 

of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, 

Help for the Hopeless, pray for us. 

Say prayer nine times a day; by the 

8 th day prayer will be answered. 

Say it for nine days, then publish. 

It has never been known to fail. 

Thank you, St. Jude. – EMS 




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314-968-7848 

Personal Driver/Assistant 

When You Need A Ride 

Call Elisabeth • 636-579-5262 

7 DAYS/WEEK 

Grocery, Doctor, 

Shopping, Airport, 

to your needs. 

Senior Discounts. 

Fair, caring. Like 

driving with a friend. 

Weekend Voyager, LLC 

14 passenger party bus service 

Bachelor/bachelorette party 

Winery trips, prom, weddings 

Only $85/hour! 

Book today! 

636-432-8772 

Weekendvoyagerbus.com 

WANTED TO BUY 






I COLLECT VINYL 

RECORDS 

Will purchase individual 

or entire collections 

60’s-80’s 

Jazz, Rock, Blues, 

Reggae, Acoustic, etc! 

Thanks! Dave • 314-546-1877 

davidhermanson@sbcglobal.net 

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF BANK ASSETS AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES. 

Notice is hereby given that First State Community Bank, Farmington, Missouri has made 

application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(“FDIC”) for written consent to purchase 

certain assets and assume certain liabilities of seven branches of First Bank, Creve Coeur, Missouri. 

It is contemplated that all offices of the above-named institutions will continue to be operated, 

with the seven offices of First Bank located at located at 

11728 Bluff Road, Marthasville, Missouri; 340 South Main, Gerald, Missouri; 208 East 1st 

Street, Hermann, Missouri; 120 South First Street,Owensville, Missouri; 710 Park Wood Drive, 

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri; 607 North Highway 47, Warrenton, Missouri; and 1816 Highway A, 

Washington, Missouri to be operated by First State Community Bank. 

Notice also is hereby given that First State Community Bank has filed a related application with 

the Missouri Division of Finance and the FDIC of its intent to establish branches at each of the 

aforementioned offices of First Bank. 

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with 

the regional director of the FDIC at its Regional Office located at 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 2100, 

Kansas City, Missouri 64106 not later than April 13, 2020. The non-confidential portions of the 

P & A 

Application are on file in the Regional Office and are available for public inspection during regular 

business hours. Photocopies of information in the non-confidential portion of the application will 

be made available upon request. 

This notice is published pursuant to Section 303.7 of the Federal Deposit Insurance 

Corporation’s Rules and Regulations. 

March 11, 2020 

First State Community Bank 

Farmington, Missouri 

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