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Things to do After Completing
Your Divorce
After going through a divorce, many
became so consumed about the divorce
itself that it’s hard to know where to turn
next. For many, it’s hard to finally accept
that the divorce itself is done and now it’s
time to move on and put the divorce behind
them.
This list certainly is not all-inclusive,
but here are some things an individual
should think about doing after the divorce
itself is done from a financial and emotional
standpoint:
1. Go back and look at your wills and
estate planning documents. For many
individuals, they may have set up a
will, trust, or other estate planning
documents when they were married.
Now that the divorce is over, it is likely
time to re-look at those documents
and have them amended.
2. In terms of bank accounts, life insurance,
and other assets, many of those
accounts are likely setup as payable
on death or transfer upon death to the
ex-spouse. It is likely time to amend
those designations accordingly.
3. If you have kids from the marriage,
now is the time to take some time
away with the kids during your custody
time and enjoy life. It’s likely
time to try to re-establish some sense
of normalcy after the divorce for you
and the children.
4. You might want to talk to a therapist
or counselor about the experience.
For many, there were likely unexpected
things that happened, or unexpected
emotions that came to the surface,
that likely need to be talked through.
5. It might be that you were granted a vehicle,
boat, or house as part of the divorce.
Do the titles need to be updated?
With a house, a quitclaim deed is
often needed. With vehicles or boats,
you may need to go to the proper state
office and ensure the titles are updated.
Often, you may need a gift affidavit
from your ex-spouse.
6. If there are retirement accounts that
needed to be divided, like 401ks or
pension plans, they usually require a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order
to be submitted to effectuate any division
designated in the divorce decree.
For most individuals, they must
ensure that this takes place properly.
This list certainly is not all-inclusive.
But these are some items to think about after
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Clarence Thomas and the
Declaration of Independence
On Sept. 16, Supreme Court Associate
Justice Clarence Thomas arrived at the
University of Notre Dame to speak about
the Declaration of Independence.
Speaking invitations like this that
Thomas accepts are few and far between.
Anyone who cares about our country
and listens to this address will wish that
he would agree to speak more. His presentation
was a brilliant and profound
articulation of what America is about at
its core.
It is what every American needs to hear
in these troublesome and divisive times.
Thomas tells his own story and how his
life’s journey led him to understand what
America is about.
He grew up poor near Savannah, Georgia,
raised by his grandparents, under
the tutelage of his grandfather, a devout
Catholic and American patriot.
Thomas’ grandfather understood that
the injustices of the country were not
about flaws in the country but about flaws
in human beings in living up to ideals
handed down to them. What needed to be
fixed were the people – not the nation.
This insight strikes at the heart of the
divisions going on today that are so bitterly
dividing us.
But Thomas left his grandfather’s
house and went to college in the midst
of the civil rights movement. Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. was assassinated, and
Thomas became filled with bitterness and
the sense that America is an irredeemably
flawed, racist nation, which is so much in
the spirit of the times today.
In his own words, “What had given
my life meaning and sense of belonging,
that this country was my home, was jettisoned
as old-fashioned and antiquated.
... It was easy and convenient to fill that
void with victimhood. ... So much of my
time focused intently on our racial differences
and grievances, much like today.”
“As I matured,” Thomas continued,
“I began to see that the theories of my
young adulthood were destructive and
self-defeating …. I had rejected my
country, my birthright as a citizen, and I
had nothing to show for it.”
“The wholesomeness of my childhood
had been replaced with an emptiness,
cynicism, and despair. I was faced with
the simple fact that there was no greater
truth than what my Nuns and grandparents
had taught me. We are all children
of God and rightful heirs to our nation’s
legacy of equality. We had to live up to
the obligations of the equal citizenship to
which we were entitled by birth.”
As he continued work in the federal
government, Thomas became “deeply
interested in the Declaration of Independence.”
“The Declaration captured what I had
been taught to venerate as a child but had
cynically rejected as a young man. All
men are created equal, endowed by their
Creator with certain inalienable rights.”
“As I had rediscovered the God-given
principles of the Declaration and our
founding, I eventually returned to the
church, which had been teaching the
same truths for millennia.”
Despite the strident voices dividing us
today, Thomas observes “there are many
more of us, I think, who feel America is
not so broken, as it is adrift at sea.”
“For whatever it is worth, the Declaration
of Independence has weathered
every storm for 245 years. It birthed a
great nation. It abolished the sin of slavery.
... While we have failed the ideals of
the Declaration time and again, I know of
no time when the ideals have failed us.”
The Declaration of Independence
“establishes a moral ideal that we as
citizens are duty-bound to uphold and
sustain. We may fall short, but our
imperfection does not relieve us of our
obligation.”
Thomas’ message about the Declaration
may be summarized: There are eternal
truths; they are true for all of humanity;
and it is the personal responsibility of
each individual to live up to them.
Thomas’ detractors are those who
reject these premises. This defines the
culture war that so deeply and dangerously
divides America today.
• • •
Star Parker is president of the Center
for Urban Renewal and Education and
host of the weekly television show “Cure
America with Star Parker.”
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Thank you for sharing
To the Editor
Thank you for printing the recent “With
thanks to ‘my angels’” letter to the editor.
With so much negative news these days,
her story was so uplifting and needed.
Thank you, Carol Stukey, for sharing your
story. I’m so glad your ‘angels’ were there
to help you!
Jennifer Ikeda
Regarding ‘Follow the science’
To the Editor:
Regarding your Sept. 8 editorial, yes,
you should follow the science. In physical
science no matter how many times you
drop an apple it will hit the ground. It will
be useful if your readers understand that
medical science is different.
Because the human genome differs in
most people, a drug or vaccine that works
for me may not work for you. So, the “best
medical evidence” is as good as it gets. It
was tested on thousands and found to be
roughly 95% effective.
At that point, it’s time for action, and
most politicians and news sources were
right in saying so. If your politicians or
news sources say anything different, I urge
you to look elsewhere. Your life, and the
lives of others, depends on it.
Ken Koepk
• • •
To the Editor:
Our high school classes of long ago gave
us foundational knowledge before all the
COVID-19 hullabaloo began. In history
class, we learned that the 1918 Spanish
Flu became a worldwide deadly viral
pandemic propelled by returning infected
World War I soldiers. St. Louis was one
of the largest cities in the nation but we
faired markedly better than others because
our leaders, despite public uproar, closed
schools, theaters, pool halls, and churches.
We became a model city on pandemic
management.
In social studies we learned that primary
sources were usually more accurate than
secondary, or tertiary sources. Virologists,
physicians, and data analysts are primary
sources. Their lifework requires years of
study, research, and clinical experience.
Read what they write. Watch their interviews.
Politicians are after your vote. News
outlets are after ratings. But you have your
very health and life at stake.
In biology we learned that viruses need
a living host to survive. Once they enter
our bodies they reproduce, make us sick,
and spread to others. They range from the
common cold to serious influenzas, from
some pneumonias to a few that are novel
in that we have no experience with them.
They can be lethal such as Ebola, West
Nile and COVID-19. Apart from vaccines,
we know that hand washing, covering
one’s mouth when coughing and staying
home when sick, slows their spread.
Science advances as experts learn
more. Thankfully, many medical conditions
that killed in decades past can
be treated today. You have a choice: to
rationally analyze and trust those whose
lifework is viral study and medical care
or you can toss all that you hear onto a
spinning wheel and believe whatever
flies out. It’s up to you.
Cynthia Fischer
Do unto others
To the Editor:
Studies abound on the impact masking
has on virus spread. Dr. Fauci, our arbiter
of truth, has flip-flopped all over the place.
If not one mask, use two. Or not. Our Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
have come up with 6 feet for social distancing.
Other countries are roughly half
of that.
All of this begs the question of what
exactly is the “science” behind these mandates.
I don’t need to be a doctor or scientist
to apply some critical thinking to this
situation.
In the Sept. 8 “Letters to the Editor,”
Robert Nowack states, “For 40 years every
working day of my life I wore a mask.
Every surgeon, anesthesiologist and nurse
also wore masks.”
Mr. Nowack, one question to you. Did
you wear a mask in the grocery store or
school for any of those 40 years?
Regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, as
of July 2, 6,985 deaths have occurred with
34,000 serious injuries, and over 440,000
adverse events (CDC VAERS Data).
In that same group of letters on Sept. 8,
Anthony Kuhn cites only a vaccine death
rate of .0019%, then contrasts that with
624,000 COVID deaths – 10,000 occurring
in Missouri. Very dramatic presentation.
What if you or a loved one is one of those
deaths resulting from the vaccine? What of
permanent disability, ER visits, prolonged
hospitalization, life-threatening complications,
birth defects, premature births or
miscarriages, anaphylaxis, blood clotting
disorders, heart inflammations, etc? Quite
the potential price to pay for a recovery
rate of 99.995%.
How about each person simply doing
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what’s right for their personal situation,
and not forcing their fears on others? If
you are fearful, you can be manipulated.
Jon Schulte
Perspectives
To the Editor:
What if COVID-19 was deemed biological
warfare, something long considered
to be a real threat; that some foreign
nation had released an unknown, deadly
contagion into the U.S. somehow, and the
only way to combat this was for everyone
to do his or her duty as an American citizen:
wear masks and receive a vaccine in
order to defend our nation’s security and
freedom?
Perhaps this is a test of our nation’s
ability to respond to biological warfare,
one which we have seemingly failed. We
are not prepared to respond and step up
to do what’s necessary to combat the contagion.
Our weakness has been exposed
and can be exploited in the future: turn
the nation on itself by threatening individual
freedoms and sowing doubt and
discord.
Masks, social distancing and vaccines
won’t make COVID magically go away.
We’ve missed that window of opportunity.
The side effects of wearing a mask and getting
vaccinated are reported and acknowledged;
however, they are negligible when
compared to the deaths and long-term side
effects related to the infection itself.
Another perspective: the consequences
of our decisions. The freedom to choose
what we do with our own bodies is a right
we value immensely.
I just donated to a young family’s
GoFundMe campaign. The father refused
to wear a mask or get vaccinated. He lost
to COVID. Now he leaves behind a wife
and two little girls, with one on the way,
and a mountain of medical bills for his
wife to deal with. They didn’t deserve that.
No one does.
One final perspective: risks. Do I take
my chances with COVID, or do I take my
chances with the vaccine? Both options
present risks: death, unknown immune
responses, unknown side effects. Personally,
I took my chances with the vaccine.
The result: I experienced a mild fever for
about 8 hours after my first dose. Second
dose was a walk in the park. And now, I
can say I enjoy greater confidence knowing
that when (or if) I get COVID, I will
suffer little and likely survive without
complications.
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There is a decent chance that as you are
reading this, the St. Louis Cardinals are
playing in the National League Wild Card
game. Win or lose in this playoff game, a
historic winning streak in September propelled
the Redbirds into the
The Cards’ are up by five. Cinco. Cinco
de Mayo. That’s coming up soon isn’t it?
(long pause) Nine months, huh? Get your
tickets now folks!
Back in the day when I played, a pitcher
had 3 pitches: a fastball,
postseason, again. Some
a curveball, a slider, a
things never change.
Sadly though, some things
changeup and a good sinker
pitch.
do change. Last week,
Despite some of his faux
Mike Shannon – Cardinals
announcer, former player
and CBC High alum –
called his last game, ending
a 50-year run as the color
commentator for the team’s
pas, Shannon was a patriot
and devoutly religious.
The United States is the
greatest country in America!
… this crowd is on their
feet for the Canadian Star
radio broadcast partner.
Spangled Banner.
Nobody brought as much Mike Shannon
color to his commentary as
Shannon did. So we offer this little journey
down memory lane – with the assistance of
shannonisms.com.
Shannon was a master of colloquialisms,
able to paint a picture using down-home,
matter-of-fact language to which everyone
could relate.
He’s madder than a pig caught under a
barnyard gate.
He’s faster than a chicken being chased
by Ronald McDonald!
He’s so hot, if you stand too close to him
you’ll get a suntan.
Somebody’s gotta grab the bear. Sometimes
you eat the bear, sometimes the bear
eats you.
They are having more fun than a barrel
of monkeys with a six pack of Budweiser.
Albert ripped into that pitch the way
the Cookie Monster rips into cookies. Atta
baby, Albert.
Well, he did everything right to get ready
for the throw, but if ya ain’t got the hose,
the water just won’t come out.
Okay, perhaps calling Shannon a master
of language is a bit much.
The wind switched 360 degrees.
It doesn’t matter if they’re home or away,
or vice versa.
This game is moving along pretty quick,
it must have something to do with the
exchange rate.
We’ve got a day game tomorrow night!
It takes a while to get readjusted to the
crooks and nannies of these ballparks
when you haven’t been here for awhile.
It’s Mother’s Day today, so to all you
mothers out there ... Happy Birthday!
And of course, math was always a bit of
a challenge for Shannon.
The Dodgers are ahead by 5 runs or 3
runs or in between there somewhere.
Well, no one’s perfect.
Only one guy was ever perfect,
Jack, and they nailed him to a tree!
He had a self-deprecating, dry wit that
paired perfectly with the national pastime.
Chicago always seems to blame all of
their problems on animals. For that big
fire, they blamed it on a cow. And for the
Cubs not winning a World Series in over
100 years they blame it on a goat. (pause)
By the way, they’ve got a great zoo here in
Chicago.
He’s having trouble with the signals out
there. I don’t know if they’re giving them in
English, Spanish, computer, or what.
The right fielder looked like me trying to
get a peach out of the tree.
This kid is off to a great start this season.
… just kidding, it’s an awful one, he’s hitting
.181.
And that youngster will leave the stadium
with a souvenir today. Not a ball, but
a nice looking bruise.
Above all, Shannon was a great poetphilosopher
of the ballpark.
Like spring makes the rain come, so does
the edge of the plate grow.
It’s a shame they waste that youth on the
young.
It’s raining so hard I thought it was
going to stop.
I wish you folks back in St. Louis could
see this moon.
Things are not always as they appear to
be as.
I tell you, that same river flows the same
way.
We are going to miss you, Mike. The
game just won’t be the same without you.
Here’s wishing you many years of fishing
trips and ice-cold, frosty Budweisers.
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Manchester creeks are a bit cleaner thanks to community volunteers who
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CHESTERFIELD
Use tax could appear
on April ballot
A use tax proposal is currently under
consideration to be put on the city’s April 5
ballot in 2022.
On June 30, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson
signed into law a so-called Wayfair bill
to impose online sales tax on out-of-state
vendors. The legislation allows municipalities
to collect a use tax from online retailers
who sell and deliver more than $100,000
in tangible goods in the state. However,
the tax must be approved by the voters of
Chesterfield.
With a tax issue on the April ballot in
2022, the earliest the city could start collecting
sales tax revenue would be January
2023, said Mayor Bob Nation.
Other municipalities, including St. Louis
County, are expected to put the issue on the
ballot in April to share the cost, he said.
The use tax would be the same rate as the
local sales tax of 1%.
This is revenue that has been siphoned
off from local retailers as more and more
people resort to online shopping, according
to Nation.
City Attorney Chris Graville noted that
the tax is similar to the motor vehicle
titling tax that was approved a couple of
years ago to collect sales tax revenue on
vehicles purchased out of state. Prior to the
change in law, it was up to the consumer to
report the purchase and pay the tax, he said.
With this new use tax, it would shift the
burden to report the tax to retailers instead
of shoppers, and level the playing field for
brick-and-mortar businesses, Graville said.
A final vote on the proposal was slated
to be taken at Chesterfield’s next regular
council meeting, on Oct. 4.
Million dollar gift spurs
university renovations
Logan University recently announced
plans to renovate and expand the newly
named Fuhr Science Center, formerly
known as the Science and Research Center,
and to renovate portions of the administration
center on campus.
The $28 million project was spurred by
the $1 million lead gift from 1961 alumnus
Arlan W. Fuhr and Judi Fuhr.
With an additional 14,400 square feet,
the updated Fuhr Science Center plans
to house state-of-the-art anatomy labs, a
simulated imaging center, technique labs,
faculty offices and additional student collaboration
and study areas. Also included is
the addition of anatomage tables, 3D-simulation
systems used by leading health care
institutions throughout the world.
The goal of these renovations is to continue
the university’s tradition of hands-on
applied leaning that has been a cornerstone
since’s Logan founder Dr. Hugh B.
Logan’s first class of seven students.
“Logan University provides a strong
education rooted in science, research and
evidence, and its graduates are solid and
balanced in their practice. I’ve dedicated
my career to innovation so that we, as chiropractors,
can help patients improve their
health, and it’s an honor to give back to the
university that has given me so much,” said
Dr. Fuhr, founder and chairman of Activator
Methods International and co-inventor of
the Activator Adjusting Instrument and the
Activator Method Chiropractic Technique
– the world’s most widely used instrument
adjusting chiropractic technique.
Guided by Logan’s mission and vision,
the “Advancing Education, Transforming
Lives” campaign will be funded through
three efforts: financing through an existing
long-term relationship with the university’s
banking partner, a strategic spend in
cash reserves and a fundraising campaign.
Dr. Fuhr has remained connected to
Logan throughout his career. In the 1970s,
he was one of 70 alumni who donated
$5,000 to raise the $350,000 down payment
to purchase Logan’s current campus
property. From 1981 to 1991, he served
on the Logan Board of Trustees as finance
chairman. In 2016, he volunteered to chair
the Forever Chiropractic Forever Logan
campaign, the first perpetual scholarship
that benefits both current and future Logan
chiropractic students.
“On behalf of the university and its
future students, we are incredibly grateful
to Arlan and Judi Fuhr for their generous
support in helping us launch this initiative,”
said Logan President Clay McDonald (’82).
Construction is set to begin in the first
quarter of 2022.
CREVE COEUR
Applications due soon for
tree planting program
The city of Creve Coeur Public Works
Department is accepting applications for
its annual tree planting program, open to
residents and subdivisions.
Through this program, the city pays 50%
of the cost of planting trees in the public
rights of way and the resident pays the
other 50%.
The program offers a variety of trees
– small to large, flowering and non-flowering,
heavy to filtered shade. Trees are
selected based on their ability to deal with
urban conditions and safe to plant in the
rights of way with root systems not likely
to interfere with sidewalks or streets. All
trees will be planted in the public rights of
way in late fall.
For more information on prices and how
to participate, visit crevecoeurmo.gov/
Trees. Learn more about the characteristics
and uses of each tree on the Missouri
Botanical Garden website at missouribotanicalgarden.org.
Warner’s Winter Warm-Up
dates set
Twenty-one years after its inception
and nearly 270,000 coats later, the Warners’
Warm-Up Coat Drive has become
a dependable resource for impoverished
men, women and children in the Bi-State.
The Creve Coeur Police Department is
proud to team up with the Kurt Warner
First Things First Foundation and Operation
Food Search for the 21st annual Warners’
Warm-Up Coat Drive.
Coats can be dropped off at the Creve
Coeur Police Department lobby, 350 N.
New Ballas Road, from Oct. 24 through
Nov. 6. Operation Food Search will ensure
the coats get to those who need them most.
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MANCHESTER
Board approves 2021 tax rates
The ordinance for the proposed city of
Manchester property tax rates for 2021 was
passed and approved at the Board of Aldermen
meeting on Sept. 20.
The rates for general municipal purposes
are as follows: residential property ($0.035
per $100 of assessed valuation), commercial
property ($0.035 per $100 of assessed
valuation) and personal property ($0.05 per
$100 of assessed valuation).
A tax rate of $0.28 per $100 of assessed
valuation on all residential, commercial,
and personal property was also passed for
the payment of the outstanding Series 2018
and Series 2020 General Obligation Bonds.
TWIN OAKS
Former Shop ‘n Save to
become hardware store
Westlake Ace Hardware has entered into
an agreement to open its fifth area location
at 1144 Meramec Station Road, the former
site of Shop ‘n Save.
General renovations to the 18,000-squarefoot
space will take place during the remainder
of 2021. Westlake Ace plans further
remodeling and merchandising during the
first half of 2022 with a soft opening tentatively
planned for June 2022.
When open, the Twin Oaks Westlake Ace
store will sell traditional hardware products
and feature several specialty departments
and store-within-a-store concepts.
“We look forward to becoming a helpful
neighbor and a valued employer in Twin
Oaks,” said Joe Jeffries, president and
CEO. “It’s a vibrant community and we are
thrilled to be building a store here.”
The company currently has four other
locations in the St. Louis area: 8740 Manchester
Road in Brentwood, 12634 Dorsett
Road in Maryland Heights, 9065 Watson
Road in Crestwood and 915 Jungermann
Road in St. Peters.
WILDWOOD
Pay change for council
members considered
Members of Wildwood’s City Council
could get paid a sum of $4,800 per year,
regardless of whether they attend regular
city council meetings. Currently, council
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Mayor Jim Bowlin proposed the legislation,
stating that it does not increase pay
for the council. Instead, it first renders the
council stipend consistent with the way the
mayor is paid, he said. In addition, it recognizes
that council members do a lot in
their roles relative to representing residents,
of which attending council meetings is just
one part.
If a member assumes office during
any month, that member would be paid
on a pro rata basis of $200 per regular
meeting attended, with a maximum compensation
for two regular meetings per
month. Similarly, if any member should
resign or be removed from office during
any month, that member would be paid
at the same rate per month on a pro rata
basis as well.
A first reading was heard at the city
council’s regular meeting held on Monday,
Sept. 13.
At that same meeting, City Administrator
Steve Cross updated the council on
the mid-year review of the budget. While
revenues are up by about $26,000 over the
projected amount, expenditures are up by
about $210,000 overall, he said.
The increase in expenditures was attributed
mainly to snow removal, which cost
an additional $155,000 over budget due
to several snow events in February. There
was also a $50,000 increase in right-ofway
landscaping maintenance of islands,
roundabouts and streetscapes that was not
contemplated when the budget was put
together, he said. Likewise, an additional
$70,000 was necessary for costs associated
with tree removal, from the right of way,
for the emerald ash borer project.
However, the budget continues to be
balanced, defined as reserves plus revenues
minus expenditures, Cross said.
Community Park to get
hard surface courts
The Wildwood Planning and Parks
Committee has been discussing the addition
of hard court play areas within the
city, with Community Park, 17155 Pond
Grover Parkway, being selected as the
first location.
“The desire is to create a versatile set of
courts that can accommodate a range of
activities from pickleball to basketball,”
said Joe Vujnich, director of planning and
parks.
Currently, the park boasts a wheelchairaccessible
playground, a 100-person
capacity pavilion, BBQ grills, year-round
restrooms, walking trails and a dog park.
While the initial location chosen for the
hard courts was at the southernmost end
of the park next to Route 100 to minimize
noise and lighting, park designer Ken
Keitel, of design firm Terraspec, determined
that the slope (more than 25%)
would have required engineering solutions
like a retaining wall.
An alternative area located within the
southern end of the Great Meadow area
would place the courts on a level location
next to the pavilion and restrooms and near
12 parking spaces, Vujnich said.
The park designer completed a preliminary
plan, showing three courts in two
design options.
Option A-1 would not require the
removal of any mature trees, respects the
50-foot setback from the top of the bank of
Bonhomme Creek and would require limited
land disturbance, Vujnich said.
At the work session Sept. 27, the City
Council chose option A-1 for the placement
of the courts.
Council member Rob Rambaud (Ward
6) suggested that the space directly south
of the courts might be a good spot to put
in a rain garden to enhance the aesthetic of
the area.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY
Area libraries to share
integrated system
St. Louis County Library and St. Louis
Public Library will begin sharing an integrated
library system (ILS) in 2022.
The new ILS will allow patrons from
both library systems to access nearly 5
million items, making library materials
more convenient and accessible for area
residents to check out.
The shared catalog is expected to be
complete in spring 2022.
Patrons across the region will be able
to seamlessly view, request and check
out material from either system using
their current library card.
The library systems have regularly collaborated
on projects to increase access to
library programs and services. Examples
of those projects include:
• Eliminating overdue fines in 2020,
removing a significant barrier for many
patrons.
• Providing scholarships for adult learners
to complete their high school diploma
and earn a career certificate through the
launch of the Career Online High School
program in 2017.
• Introducing Wi-Fi Hotspots for
patron’s to check out to help address the
region’s digital divide.
• Offering a reciprocal lending agreement
for City and County residents for 28
years.
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County’s new indoor mask mandate meets with challenges
By JEFFREY BRICKER
On Monday, Sept. 27, the St. Louis
County Department of Public Health
issued a new mandate requiring the wearing
of face masks when indoors in public
places within the county. The announcement
came from County Executive Dr.
Sam Page who told the media that the
new mandate complied with both state
law and a recent ruling from a circuit
court judge.
“Masks help us mitigate the virus while
we continue doing all we can to get those
who are eligible vaccinated,” Page said.
“To be consistent with the judge’s orders,
we’re putting in place a new mask order.”
The new mask mandate comes without
criminal penalties, one of the major points
of contention with a mask mandate issued
at the end of July. That mandate was at
the center of legal action taken against the
county by the Missouri Attorney General’s
office. Among the complaints from Attorney
General Eric Schmitt was that Page
had violated state law (HB271) by circumventing
the county council in issuing the
mask mandate.
This time around, Page made sure he’d
have the support of the majority of the
council before announcing the order.
Council chairperson Rita Heard Days
(D-District 1) sent a letter to Dr. Faisal
Khan, acting health department director,
on Sept. 23, indicating that she would not
oppose Page’s attempt to issue a new mask
mandate. However, Days advised Khan
that the council intends to hold a special
Committee of the Whole meeting on Oct.
5 and said, “I look forward to hearing from
you and your executive team regarding the
data that supports your request for a mask
order.”
(Editor’s note: The Oct. 5 meeting
took place after press time. For the latest
news on St. Louis County Council, check
westnewsmagazine.com.)
Khan has been a lightning rod for controversy
over the past several months with
everything from his actions to his professional
credentials being questioned. However,
the creditability of the acting health
director isn’t the only reason a new indoor
mask mandate might surprise some.
Just a week prior, the council had seemingly
pushed pause on accepting any new
indoor mask mandates until it had an
opportunity to speak with Khan during the
committee meeting on Oct. 5. However,
between the Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 council
meetings, some compromise evidently was
reached between Page and the Democrats
County Executive Dr. Sam Page at the end of the Sept. 27 press conference at which he
announced a new mask mandate for St. Louis County.
(Source: St. Louis County/Facebook)
on the council who represent its majority.
The majority of residents in attendance
at the Sept. 28 council meeting did not
share Page’s enthusiasm for mask-wearing.
With the lack of criminal enforcement and
an active restraining order from Circuit
Court Judge Ellen “Nellie” Ribaudo on the
last mandate, most of those in attendance
remained unmasked.
The meeting’s public forum also was
again dominated by comments against
mask-wearing and COVID-19 vaccines.
Several local leaders also have come out
against the new mandate. Wildwood Mayor
Jim Bowlin and Eureka Mayor Sean Flowers
made their positions clear within hours
of Monday’s announcement: There would
be no enforcement of the mandate in their
See ST. LOUIS COUNTY, page 18
Searching for answers: What does the restaurant industry need to thrive again?
By MIRANDA FLESCHERT
There’s no denying COVID-19 has
changed the restaurant industry. Many
businesses are struggling to stay afloat.
Others are evolving and carving new
niches. All are having to make tough
decisions.
Nina’s Breakfast & Brunch in O’Fallon
only had a year under its belt – and a tiny, if
devoted, following of cinnamon roll fanatics
– before the pandemic hit. Satchmo’s
in Chesterfield opened just eight years
ago but thrived as a popular bar/restaurant
serving handcrafted cocktails and featuring
nightly specials. Nippon Tei in Ballwin hit
the upscale sushi scene two decades ago,
with sister fine dining restaurant Indo in St.
Louis following suit.
Each of these restaurants is committed
to preserving public health – “(It’s)
built into the DNA of what restaurants
do, day-in and day-out,” said Ben Brown,
co-owner of Satchmo’s – but each has
differing, even conflicting, ideas about
the role and responsibility of business
owners and customers and what role
government can and should play in an
industry so vital to the community and
its economy.
As of June 30, 2021, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund federal
grant program, totaling $28.6 billion, received more than
278,000 eligible applications representing over $72.2 billion
in requested funds. Approximately 101,000 applicants were
approved for relief. – U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
Customers and cooks
“Too many cooks in the kitchen,” is a
phrase that may soon be extinct, at least in
the restaurant industry. The current battle
cry from many is instead a call for “cooks
in the kitchen, butts in the seats, and a little
grace from customers.”
“Nobody can find a cook,” said Teri
Downey, owner of Nina’s Breakfast &
Brunch. “It’s horrible.”
Downey said she even hired a server
who cried with gratitude because, until
then, she’d only been able to find open
cook positions.
Because of a widespread staffing shortage
in the restaurant industry, Downey is
having to dig deep and take on roles for
which she’d normally hire employees.
She’s coming in at 3 a.m. and working 11-
or 12-hour days. She said she appreciates
customers who are rooting for her success
and willing to be a little more patient if service
is slow.
She said she is doing the jobs of at least
three people but she’s unwilling to compromise
on her food’s quality by taking on
an inexperienced cook.
“Quite honestly, girl, I can run the backline
better than anybody else, so why not
do it until I find the right person? It’s kind
of hard to run a business from behind the
stove, though. It’s a quandary,” Downey
said.
The pandemic has presented a confluence
of challenges, including the acceleration of
delivery and ordering moving online.
“... I think what happened with the pandemic
is that when you closed (restaurants),
you probably took the already-trending, huge
Instacart and DoorDash presence that would
have grown for the next five to 10 years
and made it happen in a year-and-a-half,”
Downey said. “We are not ready for that!”
She said leaders setting policy and
making recommendations also are disconnected
from the industry and the businesses’
bottom lines.
“O’Fallon was telling us 25% capacity,”
Downey said. “I asked them, ‘Do you
understand my business model is based on
100% capacity? If I could get by with 25%
capacity, I’d be a freaking millionaire.
“It’s based on putting butts in the seats.
All of the expenses, all of the overhead,
it’s based on 100% capacity. Girl, it’s not
there. We are operating – at best – at 40%
capacity.”
The newness of the business also means
Nina’s does not yet have a large following
of regulars.
“It really hurt Nina’s that we were only
a year old. I barely made my mark on the
land before this all hit – but we were on
fire! We were going to be one of those
success stories, turning a profit in a yearand-a-half.
We were doing fantastic. Now,
we can’t even come close to hitting those
numbers,” Downey said. “I know for a fact
that breakfast restaurants have taken the
hardest hit. When you go out for breakfast
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Rendition of The Flats at Wildhorse Village
By CATHY LENNY
Things heated up at the Chesterfield
City Council meeting on Sept. 20 over
the required covering for HVAC rooftop
equipment.
After the Planning Commission recommended
approval for changes to the
Wildhorse Village development plan as it
pertains to HVAC rooftop coverings, the
Planning and Public Works Committee
made some additional changes. Those
changes are now being considered by the
city council.
At the Sept. 20 meeting, council member
Mary Monachella (Ward 1) read the list
of proposed changes made by the planning
committee. The change that garnered
the most attention was the requirement
for enclosed penthouse coverings for the
mechanical equipment on rooftops.
Monachella said that because no commercial
buildings had been proposed yet,
the committee hasn’t been able to see how
the equipment would look without the full
enclosures.
The developer had proposed a similar,
high-quality architectural enclosure on
four sides, so the rooftop equipment would
only be visible from above.
At the meeting, Jeff Tegethoff, of CRG,
said the cost to provide three sets of fully
engineered, architectural, HVAC drawings
would be exorbitant.
The pre-development cost to design the
150,000-square-foot office building being
planned for Chesterfield Parkway was
about $500,000, he said. In order to demonstrate
different options for covering the
equipment, a full set of designs would be
required for each system at a cost of close
to $1.5 million, Tegethoff said.
“HVAC contractors don’t design these
things for free for buildings like this,” he said.
(Source: Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Arcturis)
In addition to the design costs involved,
a bid he received for a fully enclosed
penthouse on the roof would add $30 per
square foot, about $4.5 million for a building
of that size, as it requires more expensive
HVAC equipment.
“It makes it cost-prohibitive to even build
that building from an engineering perspective,”
he said. “There’s only one building
in Chesterfield that has what you’re asking
(for) and that’s RGA.”
Tegethoff added that he received a letter
from The Staenberg Group in support of
his proposed solution and that Chesterfield
Mall is the only site with buildings that are
going to have a view from above Wildhorse
Village.
Other changes made by the planning
committee were to relocate retail space
eliminated from one of the office buildings
to another part of the development and to
require first-story building heights to be
12 to 30 feet, except for certain residential
buildings.
Wildhorse Village has proposed to convert
two office buildings along the lake to
for-sale condo units.
Another recommended change was to
leave in the required 12-foot-wide shareduse
path along the frontage of Wildhorse
Creek Road, even though the city is going
to manage it, and allow the city council
automatic power of review on all development
plans.
Mayor Bob Nation pointed out that the
success of the mall depends somewhat on
the success of Wildhorse Village.
“If Tegethoff is marketing lots to other
developers, if they see that for each and
every site development plan it not only
has to go through the normal process, it’s
subject to a power of review that requires
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creating a greener future via electric ‘fuel’
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By JEFFREY BRICKER
The St. Louis County Council, on Sept.
28, perfected a new regulation requiring
both the county and local businesses
to enhance their accessibility for electric
vehicles (EVs) by requiring the installation
of charging stations with any major
renovations in the future. By definition,
this would include any renovation, repair,
or construction on a property that exceeds
50% of its current square footage.
The bill was sponsored by council
member Kelli Dunaway (D-District 2),
who spoke during the meeting about the
importance of planning for the future.
“I think it’s very important that we
incentivize behaviors that will make our
planet cleaner and safer ... specifically the
communities that will suffer disproportionately
(from) climate change,” Dunaway
said. “This is one small step in the
right direction.”
Dunaway noted that many major auto
manufacturers have announced goals
of substantially increasing their fleet of
EVs in the next decade. A recent article
in Car and Driver Magazine outlined the
promises made by many car companies
including several that have pledged to go
completely electric.
“If we don’t put into place the infrastructure
for the car fleet of tomorrow, we will
continue to lose people to other parts of the
country that are preparing for the future
and a status quo is not going to work,”
Dunaway said.
Council member Tim Fitch (R-District
3) raised concerns about what role (if any)
government should play in preparing for an
electric car future.
“This is a bill that would force businesses
to install electric charging stations on their
property,” Fitch said. “It would use our
government authority to force that.”
Fitch said he would rather have the
“free market” decide if the need for EV
charging stations exists. He said he
believes it is a decision for each private
business owner and not the government.
He also raised concerns about the process
in which the legislation was drafted and
brought forward and contended that a
major utility company has been the real
driving force.
“We were lobbied pretty heavily by
Ameren Electric on (the bill). This will
benefit them. They will make (a) profit on
this and they pushed it forward,” Fitch said.
Council member Mark Harder (R-District
7) argued that legislation would also
put an uncertain financial burden on St.
Louis County. Specifically, Harder pointed
to the county’s parks.
“We have a lot of parkland and a lot of
parkland that has parking lots that don’t
have any electric or electric (sources that)
are not very close to those parking lots,”
Harder said.
He said he believes, without knowing
what it would cost to bring such entities
into compliance, the benefits associated
with the new requirement could be minimal
if any.
Perfection of the bill
passed by a strict 4-3
party-line vote, with
all three Republican
members of the council
opposing it. A vote
for final passage was
expected at the council’s
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The city of Wildwood intends to pursue
funding for improvements along State
Route 100, previously recommended by
the Missouri Department of Transportation
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According to Rick Brown, director of
Public Works, MoDOT recommended the
construction of J-Turns at State Route T
(St. Albans Road) and Pond Road, in lieu
of traffic signals. The proposed J-Turns
would eliminate the existing at-grade
crossovers at Pond and State Route T.
Additionally, all left turns at these intersections
would be required to use median
U-turns that would be constructed on either
side of the intersections (three in total)
with the exception of Pond Road, where
the north and eastbound lefts would use
Hwy. 109.
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this project is $3 million, Brown said.
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of new turn lanes at side roads
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• Hencken Road (westbound)
• Hawks Rest Road/Windy Hollow Lane
(west and eastbound)
The estimated cost for the design and
construction of the turn lane project is $2.8
million, Brown said.
Earlier this year, the city’s public works
department submitted applications to the
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
requesting federal funding for these
projects; however, neither application was
selected for funding.
This led the department to recommend
the MoDOT State Cost Share Program,
as it can only be used on state routes such
as Route 100, Brown said. The minimum
local match for the program is 50% of eligible
costs and the earliest funds would be
available is 2024.
The city council approved the submittal
of applications for both projects.
“Participating in these cost-share programs
in an excellent way to provide public
works improvements to our residents at
less cost to the city, and I look forward to
MoDOT acting favorably on these requests
so we can get these badly needed projects
completed,” Mayor Jim Bowlin said after
the meeting.
In other traffic news, the council approved
the implementation of a Keep Kids Alive
- Drive 25 Speed Zone (KKAD25) Special
Enforcement Area for Thunderhead
Canyon Drive. Under KKAD25 enforcement
areas, a conviction or a plea of guilty
to a moving violation can lead to a fine of
double the amount.
Thunderhead Canyon serves as a connector
street between Clayton Road and Westglen
Farms Drive and has a posted speed
limit of 25 mph. However, speed surveys
show that 85% of vehicles driven near 426
Thunderhead Canyon are at speeds of 30
mph or greater.
To help with the enforcement of the
existing speed limit, three permanent,
solar-powered, LED radar signs have been
installed.
The department plans to install an additional
sign in the southbound direction near
426 Thunderhead Canyon Drive to address
the downgrade to the south of Still Creek
Pass, where speeding is the most concerning,
Brown said.
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a minimum of a month to get city council
approval, that could be discouraging to
some developers,” he said.
The council was expected to take a final
vote on the recent changes at its Oct. 4
meeting.
The council did approve plans for The
Flats at Wildhorse Village, a 266-unit,
multi-family building at the intersection
of Wild Horse Creek Road and Old Chesterfield
Road. The building will be four
stories in height and contain a 405-space
parking garage underneath the building.
Two changes that were approved were to
waive penthouse requirements for rooftop
mechanical equipment and to allow a slight
decrease in first-floor building heights.
In other developments, the council
approved a request to rezone two lots of
the Wings Corporate Estates subdivision
into a new “PI” planned industrial district
and to allow limited outdoor display of
vehicles during business hours.
Let’s Ride LLC plans to store and sell
motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),
small trailers, equipment and accessories
on the 3-acre lot located at the intersection
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Multiple Citizens of the Year honored by Chesterfield City Council
By CATHY LENNY
Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation
and the City Council recently recognized
the Citizen of the Year winners
for 2019 and 2020.
At the city council meeting Sept.
20, the city officially recognized
Mark Leach as the 2019 Citizen of
the Year. Due to the pandemic, his
acknowledgement had been delayed.
Chesterfield Citizen of the Year
recipients are recognized for their
contributions to the city through
volunteerism, community projects
and overall participation in civic
groups.
“Each of them embodies the spirit of volunteerism
and service to the community,”
Mayor Bob Nation said.
Leach was presented with a plaque and
a proclamation naming Sept. 22 as Mark
Leach Day.
As a resident of Chesterfield since 1969,
Leach has made an immeasurable impact
on the city, Nation said.
He is a founding member of the Chesterfield
Historic and Landmark Preservation
Committee, and continued to serve
as a member until 2019. He conducted a
Mayor Bob Nation presents a proclamation for Mark
Leach, Citizen of the Year for 2019. (Source: Cathy Lenny)
comprehensive prehistoric Native American
survey and authored a book, “A Guide
to Chesterfield’s Ancient History,” with all
profits benefiting the committee.
While serving on the Chesterfield Heritage
Foundation, he conducted an inventory
of Native American artifacts on loan to the
city as part of the exhibits outside the council
chambers. He also conducted an inventory
of artifacts gifted to the city and created
the Chesterfield’s Ancient Past exhibit, featuring
many of those artifacts at the Chesterfield
Heritage Museum at Chesterfield Mall.
As a long-standing trustee of the Missouri
Mayor Bob Nation reads the proclamation to George and
Ann Chrissos, Citizens of the Year for 2020.
(Source: Cathy Lenny)
Archaeological Society, Leach engages in a
wide variety of activities related to the preservation,
restoration and public outreach
of Chesterfield’s ancient past. He has written
numerous articles, books and local PBS
documentaries on the topic and has spoken to
thousands via media and school appearances.
For 15 years, Leach served as the coordinator
of Chesterfield’s Blake Mound
and Cave site, where he spearheaded the
site’s restoration after 100 years of graverobbing
damage and promoted ongoing
professional archaeological research.
Leach also serves as the coordinator
of the Chesterfield Valley
Archaeology Network, where he
encourages and coordinates professional
archaeological research
throughout the greater Chesterfield
Valley.
Currently, Leach is working
with the Great Rivers Greenway
organization on a proposed
Cahokia Mounds Trail, along the
Cahokian Mounds near Parkway
Central. He is also working with
nearby municipal historic commissions
and business organizations
in Chesterfield Valley
on promoting the valley as an
archaeology research and travel
destination.
Leach said it was a “great honor” to be
named Citizen of the Year.
“This is absolutely a great place to live
and it has been this way for thousands and
thousands of years,” Leach said.
Leach said Cahokia in Chesterfield has
been the focus of professional archaeological
research for over 70 years and that new
things are discovered every year such as the
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communities.
“Earlier today the STL County Executive
and Acting Public Health Director issued
another mask mandate for the County,”
Bowlin wrote on post to his official Facebook
page. “This one, however, states it
will not be enforced with any criminal penalties.
Nevertheless, I will be amending my
earlier emergency order suspending ordinances
to include this new mask mandate.
Wildwood will not enforce it.”
State Rep. Shamed Dogan (R-Ballwin),
who has announced that he will challenge
Page for the county executive seat in April
2022, released a statement on Monday,
calling for Khan’s termination and saying
that he (Dogan) would be encouraging
Schmitt to take immediate legal action. He
suggested that the basis for that action was
HB271, which Gov. Mike Parson signed
into law in June.
“Last year (sic), Democrats and Republicans
in the legislature, myself included,
passed a law to limit unchecked executive
power. We will continue to fight against
unelected bureaucrats and overreaching
executives who demand complete control
over our health and economy,” Dogan said
in his statement.
Likewise, council member Tim Fitch
(R-District 3) has pointed to HB271 saying,
“It’s very clear in House Bill 271 that you
can only issue one mandate in a 180 day
period.”
Per HB271’s language, “A political
subdivision shall not issue a public health
order of general applicability during a
time other than a state of emergency that
directly or indirectly closes an entire classification
of businesses, churches, schools,
or other places of gathering or assembly
for a period of time longer than 21 days
in a 180-day period. Such orders may be
extended more than once upon a two-thirds
vote of the political subdivision’s governing
body.”
Schmitt has indicated that he will not
pursue a court injunction against the latest
mask mandate. The next court appearance
in the July 2021 mask mandate lawsuit is
scheduled for 10 a.m. on Oct. 18.
“Sadly the pushback against masks has
slowed our progress in slowing this virus,”
Page said during his regular update to the
council on Sept. 28. “The confusion caused
by misinformation about masks and vaccines
is dangerous.”
Page implored local leaders to cooperate
and support the mandate. “Those of you
calling on residents to ignore public health
orders are complicit in the spread of the
virus,” he said.
The county executive and several council
members attended the meeting remotely
despite being in town citing concerns over
the safety of those attending, including
council members, due to the lack of maskwearing
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cave with a 1,000-year-old painting of a bird
discovered last year.
Nation also recognized George and Ann
Chrissos as the 2020 Chesterfield Citizens
of the Year. They received a plaque and
proclamation naming Sept. 20 as George
and Ann Chrissos Day. Both have been residents
of Chesterfield since 1997.
Ann Chrissos was a member of the Chesterfield
Historical Commission from 2005
to 2011, serving as secretary for three of
those years and has been a member of the
Chesterfield Historic and Landmark Preservation
Committee since 2011.
Ann has written approximately 40 articles
about the city’s history for the Chesterfield
Citizen newsletter and Chesterfield
Regional Chamber’s Out & About magazine,
as well as editing numerous interviews
for the city’s website.
She has also represented the Historic and
Landmark Preservation Committee at Faust
Festivals, Library History Days and Chesterfield
Senior Samplers. She occasionally
volunteers at the Chesterfield Heritage
Museum and gives presentations about
Chesterfield’s history at a number of venues.
Ann also helped to research and write
“Chesterfield Missouri: From Untamed
Wilderness to Thriving Municipality.”
She has also been a volunteer book discussion
moderator at Daniel Boone Library
from 2010 to 2019 and volunteered as an
aquatic’s instructor at the West County
YMCA from 2006 to 2010. For the past
four years she has provided a monthly casserole
to a soup kitchen run by Sisters of
Charity, sponsored by Ascension Church.
George Chrissos served on the Chesterfield
Historic and Landmarks Preservation
Committee since 2011. He assists Ann
with her articles and presentations, and
occasionally volunteers at the Chesterfield
Heritage Museum.
George developed a spreadsheet from
the “Chesterfield, Missouri: Cemeteries,
2000” book for the city’s website that
included approximately 2,000 names and
700 pictures.
DeeAnn Wilson-Wright of the Chesterfield
Heritage Foundation gave each of the
recipients red roses for their contribution to
the preservation of local history.
Every year a Citizens Selection Committee
presents recommendations to the
mayor, city council and city administrator
for recipients of the award, following the
review of several worthy nominations.

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The St. Louis County Department of
Public Health reported last week that it has
recorded two cases of West
Nile Virus. Both individuals
have been released from area
hospitals after suffering WNVtype
symptoms. The county
has had 11 confirmed human
West Nile Virus cases since
2011.
“Positive and suspected West
Nile cases are a reminder that
preventative measures are
important,” Dr. Faisal Khan, acting director
of the health department, said in the press
statement announcing the confirmed cases.
“Even though serious West Nile Virus
cases in humans are rare, it is important to
minimize our exposure. We can do this by
eliminating opportunities for mosquitoes
to breed and multiply, and by taking steps
to prevent mosquito bites.”
To prevent exposure, residents are urged
to take the following steps to reduce the
opportunities for mosquitoes to breed and
multiply:
• At least once a week, eliminate any
sources of standing water around your
home by draining garbage cans, buckets,
toys, flowerpots, wading pools, pet dishes,
and other objects. Turn them over to prevent
them from refilling with water.
• Fill any holes or depressions in the yard
with sand or dirt.
• Drill holes in the bottom of tire swings
to allow water to drain.
• Change the water in birdbaths at least
once a week and keep all gutters cleaned
out.
• Treat birdbaths, decorative ponds, and
other water sources that cannot be drained
with products containing the active ingredient
Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, or
Bti, a naturally occurring bacterium. Bti
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• Ensure that drainage pipes are properly
sloped. Flexible drainage pipe is commonly
used to drain water from downspouts. But
if it is not properly installed, the pipe can
hold water and breed mosquitoes.
• Repair tears in door and window
screens to prevent mosquitoes from entering
a home.
• When outdoors, wear long-sleeved
shirts, long pants and light-colored, loosefitting
clothing.
• Apply insect repellents registered by the
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to those struggling with Alzheimer’s and
dementia today; to fight for the promise of
the “first survivor;” and to raise awareness.
Raising awareness helps to educate
people about the illness and the resources
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which are easily accessed at alz.org. It also
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It’s time to lace up and walk
to end Alzheimer’s disease
(there) holding hands for the same purpose
– to help the cause but for different reasons.
Yvette Burke, co-chair of the 2020 St.
Louis Walk to End Alzheimer’s, was a
big reason why Aguilar
got involved. Burke is the
founding member of Enterprise
Rent-A-Car’s Angels
for Alzheimer’s, which
began small but has grown
exponentially over the past
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The team’s goal this year
is $30,000. At press time
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goal.
Aguilar is excited to be
able to walk this year in
person. Last year due to the global pandemic,
he and every other participant
walked at home. But this year, the Walk will
take place in all its blooming glory outside
the Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave. in
St. Louis. Registration and check-in begins
7:30 a.m. with the opening ceremony taking
place at 9:15 a.m. and the Walk beginning
just 15 minutes later.
Registering in advance at alz.org is
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“Foodways & Iconic Dishes of the Show-
Me State,” that’s the subtitle of a new book
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food writer Suzanne
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A Chocolate Lover’s
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Corbett and Reinhardt
have decades of experience
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cookbook authors and
educators in all things
cuisine.
Corbett is the author
of “The Gilded Table:
Recipes and Table History
from the Campbell
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“Pushcarts & Stalls: The
Soulard Market History Cookbook” and
“Unique Eats and Eateries of St. Louis.”
She is also a Telly Award–winning producer/writer
of the documentary short
“Vintage Missouri: 200 Years of Missouri
Wine.” Reinhardt recently published
“Three Women in the Kitchen: Recipes and
Stories of Growing Up in St. Louis.”
In other words, these ladies know their
stuff. So when a journey through Missouri’s
culinary history was presented to
them, they dove into research, recipes, legends
and lore.
The book digs deep – to the roots of the
state’s Native American and European
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about the origin’s of local foods. We may
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Shout “opa!” For the first time, Assumption
Greek Orthodox Church is hosting
a fall Greek Festival, Oct. 15-17, which
means area residents have a second chance
to get their favorite Greek food to go. Every
dish is carefully and authentically prepared
by Assumption parishioners.
“Everyone loved our curbside event, so
we had to bring it back for the fall,” said
Greg Simos, festival organizer.
Online ordering for the festival begins
on Friday, Oct. 8 at stlgreekfest.com. Once
you’ve ordered, you simply need to drive
through the queue at the church to pick up
your feast on the day and time you chose.
Pick-ups can be scheduled from 11 a.m.-8
p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct.
16 and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.
17.
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“We have some new menu items this year,
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so be sure to head to our website to place
your online order. And once again, our volunteers
will be masked as they bring your
food to your car,” Simos said.
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There’s an art to making beautiful cakes
and scooping perfect portions of ice cream.
Just ask Wildwood entrepreneurs Tiffany
Thompson and Steve Christensen.
For most of the summer, Thompson’s
3-foot-tall birthday cake in honor of Bagnell
Dam’s 90th anniversary was paraded
through the Ozarks. The cake features icing
that replicates water and waves. There are
boats and fish – all the things you’d associate
with Lake of the Ozarks. The top tier
resembles the dam itself and bears
the celebration’s logo proudly proclaiming:
The Best Dam Birthday
Bash!
It all looks good enough to eat.
But Thompson would not advise it.
The cake’s ingredients came mostly
from Home Depot and Menards –
Rubbermaid totes, buckets, sewer
hoses, spackling compound and
tape. Yep, it’s fake.
While Thompson’s creations are
“fakelicious,” there’s nothing inedible
about Christensen’s passion.
He’s the Scoops Guy, who recently
opened a Scoop School at 2612 East
Ave. in Wildwood, right behind the
Grover post office.
Just as Thompson is an expert at
creating fake cakes and other food
and drink items, Christensen is an expert
when it comes to the world of real ice
cream, frozen yogurt, frozen custard and
the like.
The Brisbane, Australia, native is the
executive director of the National Ice
Cream Retailers Association. As such, he
has spent the last couple of decades training
individuals and management around
the world in all the details of entering into
and maintaining top-notch frozen dessert
stores. His journey to Missouri was, of
course, ice cream – or custard – based and
a bit circuitous. He moved from Australia
to Michigan to Missouri.
“St. Louis stole our hearts,” he said. “It’s
a big custard town and there’s great premium
ice cream here, too. St. Louis is very
central, and (students) can get some great
ice cream while they’re here.”
Christensen has been in West County for
the whole 17 years he’s been in the state.
“I love the family feel of it,” he said, “and
I’ve always strived to have the facility
close to where we live.”
Years ago, Christensen’s organization purchased
the Silky’s in Ballwin and did training
there at the Mr. C’s facility. He said it
was nice to learn how to run a shop within a
shop, but the facility was limited in terms of
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auditorium but no retail section.
“In our new location in Wildwood, we
actually have both,” Christensen said. “We
have a great training room, a lot of space
and we’re building an ice cream shop in
the front of our facility. So, we have space
dedicated to training, inventory and a
functioning ice cream shop ... Cherry Hills
Creamery. You got the scoop on that! We
haven’t told many people.”
Tiffany Thompson with her Bagnell Dam birthday cake.
It may be the one aspect of his work that
Christensen has kept quiet. He has literally
traveled the world teaching the nuances
of running a successful frozen dessert
business to tens of thousands of people in
seminars, trade shows and workshops. For
well-established businesses, he works with
stores on a consulting basis.
“They may seek a few areas of improvement,
to hand the business down to a relative
or totally get out of the business. In
some cases, franchise management teams
from various parts of the country are
brought here to get up to date with their
training,” he said. Then, he added, “Potential
independently-owned ice cream shops
are really our wheelhouse.
Scoop School boasts a three-day standard
course that’s roughly 50% theory and 50%
practice. The theory part is in the classroom
learning about finance, operations and marketing.
The hands-on portion is making ice
cream and everything else – from scooping
treats to rolling waffle cones.
Christensen also maintains a YouTube
channel and icecream.video website that
features some 250 videos about all aspects
of the business. Recently, Scoop School
videos surpassed their 1 millionth view.
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and business of ice cream as well as the
hands-on. Yes, it’s important to learn about
small business finance, marketing and how
to lay out your store. But everybody loves
standing in front of a freezer or a custard
machine, and having that beautiful, fresh
ice cream or fresh dessert coming out – it’s
pretty hard to beat.”
Unlike Christensen, Thompson had
absolutely no experience in the food
and beverage industry before she created
“Fakelicious: Fake Food for the Real
World!” In fact, she said her business grew
out of a childhood hobby and a desire
to amuse her father during 2020, when
COVID-19 meant she couldn’t take him
out to eat or bring him real food.
As a child, Thompson made fake food
out of Play Dough, boxes of sticks, or
whatever else she could find. She made
similar items for her granddaughter. Then,
last year her hobby took a different twist.
“My dad is a disabled Vietnam veteran
who lives in the Columbia VA Hospital,”
Thompson explained. “We weren’t allowed
to see him for 14 months during COVID, so
I started sending him fake food. Once we
got in to visit him again, they still wouldn’t
let us bring real food in. So, I would bring
him a Cardinal baseball hot dog made out
of clay. He loved it!”
And Fakelicious was born,
“I’ve always been an artist,” Thompson
said. “In high school, I won the state Best
of Show at the State Art Competition in
1986. I’m good at painting and drawing,
and can do just about anything creative.”
She said she goes into restaurants now and
says, ‘I can make that better.’ For a growing
list of clients, she does. Restaurants and stores
use Fakelicious food for staging and photoshoots
since real food can lose its appeal over
a very brief period of time. Thompson’s food
looks as real and fresh as “just served.”
“Margaritaville in Lake of the Ozarks is
going to have me stage their bridal room,”
Thompson shared. “If people are planning
to have a wedding there, they can see how
it will look with plated food, a fake wedding
cake and champagne. They can also
pack it up and take it with them when they
do bridal shows.”
Thompson said she donates a portion of
her profits to the Food Bank of Central and
Northeast Missouri. She chose that charity
because of the assistance they gave her in
2015, at a time when she personally knew
what it was like to not have food. She also
donates many of her creations to silent
auctions and other charities such as Camp
Circle Star and those working to increase
breast cancer awareness.
Her food, she said, meets more people
than she does. But perhaps not for long, as
her fame is growing.
Locally, Thompson has created lifelike
Steve Christensen (back, center) with Scoop School graduates.
toasted ravioli for Pasta House and frozen
custard for Ted Drewes.
“Now that people are getting to know the
product and the name, I can do more,” she
said. “I’m even talking to Busch Stadium to
see if I can get my fake hot dogs and cotton
candy into the Redbird Club so they can display
their products. I would be so excited to
be able to get my food into Busch Stadium!”
For Thompson, Fakelicious is part therapy,
part business and all fun.
“It just makes people happy!” Thompson
exclaimed. “People just don’t know that
they need fake food in their lives!”
That may not be true of ice cream or
frozen custard or frozen yogurt.
“Frozen custard is always near and dear
to my heart,” Christensen said. “We started
off in that business. But the country’s being
taken by storm by these small batches of
micro creameries that offer a number of
premium ice cream products with unique
flavors, locally run and made. So, it’s kind
of a toss-up currently between custard and
premium ice cream.
“The beauty of the business is that everybody
loves ice cream products. Particularly
in these days when life is a little uncertain
and there are some challenges, it doesn’t
take a lot to go down to the local ice cream
shop and get a little treat … it’s like a
15-minute vacation.”
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A team of students from Parkway Central
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“Team Parkway” was represented by
Zach Fisher, Ethan Gegg, Aditya Singh and
Jack Stark. They lined up against 14 teams
from across the region.
The competition involved three different
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Puri ranks top 10 in
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MICDS freshman Arjun Puri was
invited to represent Missouri in the U.S.
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“Team Parkway” was represented by Zach Fisher, Ethan Gegg, Aditya Singh
and Jack Stark.
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Puri placed 10th out of the 48 students
participating.
Parkway student recognized
as STEM innovator
Hannah Mathew, a
freshman at Parkway
Central High, was one
of the top 300 competitors
in the 2021
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the nation’s premier
Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math
(STEM) competition
for middle school students.
Mathew
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$125 award from DoD STEM. The Top
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from 48 states, Washington, D.C.,
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Broadcom Master. Only students who are
named in the top 10% of their science fair
are eligible to enter the Broadcom Masters,
which is the only middle school STEM
competition that leverages society-affiliated
science fairs as a critical component
of the STEM talent pipeline.
Local districts, schools
are all “Heart”
Rockwood School Distrist was honored
as the No. 2 and the Parkway School
District was honored as the No. 3 district
in the state of Missouri at the 2021
American Heart Association Hearties
virtual award ceremony. The ceremony
recognizes schools and districts in Missouri
that participate in the Kids Heart
Challenge or American Heart Challenge
programs.
In addition, MICDS was named first and
Woerther Elementary was named fourth
school in the state. Kellison Elementary
was named a Champion School for its
region, and Babler Elementary’s Drew
Hagen and Shenandoah Valley’s Mandy
Rajchart and Josh Gannon were named
Volunteer Loyalty Award winners. Former
district PE/Health Coordinator Dr. Patrick
and former Rockwood superintendent Dr.
Mark Miles each also earned a Lifetime
Achievement Award.
In all, Rockwood schools raised nearly
$77,000 to benefit the American Heart
Association during the 2020-2021 school
year and have raised a total of $1.6 million
over the years.
Similarly, Parkway raised nearly $64,000
in the last school year and has raised a total
of $1.1 million over the years.
Teacher awarded for
promoting literacy
Crestview Middle language arts
teacher Jennifer Voigt recently earned
Learning Ally’s 2021
Winslow Coyne Reitnouer
Excellence
in Education Award.
Voigt, one of six educators
in the country
to receive the honor,
won the award for
her work as a teacher
in the Rockwood
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Parkway confronts racism after
two high schools incidents
By BONNIE KRUEGER
Last week, two separate incidents were
reported within hours of each other in
Parkway Central and Parkway North
bathrooms involving sexually graphic
and racially demeaning messages. The
incidents, which appear unrelated, were
reported to Parkway administration on
Sept. 22. The district immediately began
investigating the racial slurs, which led to
a confession at Central High by an African-American
underclassman a few days
later. His motive is unclear.
What became clear in an email sent
to Parkway families by Superintendent
Dr. Keith Marty is that the student “will
be met with substantial disciplinary and
potentially legal consequences.” In a
second email to the Parkway community
on Sept. 28, Marty wrote, “The student
responsible is not white, however, this
does not diminish the hurt it caused or the
negative impact it has had on our entire
community.”
This latest situation comes three years
after another major racially motivated
incident at Central High in 2017, which
also was perpetrated by a Black student.
In his initial email, Marty wrote, in part,
“For years we have been working to help
students understand the views, values
and cultures of others. Our teachers are
working to implement practices to meet
the needs of students from all cultures
and backgrounds. We continue to ensure
our curriculum helps students understand
multiple perspectives, represents all students
and helps them act out of a strong
sense of personal, social and civic responsibility.
We have developed and promoted
work around character education. Yet,
despite these and many other efforts, we
clearly have more work to do.”
On Sept. 23, about 1,000 students participated
in a walk-out at Central High to
take a stand against racism and make their
voices heard. A group of Central area students
and parents protested at the administrative
building connected to the Central
campus, demanding action and change.
Similarly, Parkway South High Principal
Dr. Patrice Aitch reported in an email
to parents that about 600 students participated
with “the leaders of the walkout
open(ing) the event and allow(ing) for any
student to share their thoughts and feelings.”
“Students shared racist and negative
experiences they’ve encountered both
at school and in the community,” Aitch
said. “They shared the harm endured from
hate speech regarding race, religion, sexuality
and genderism. A vehement desire
for change in school and the community
was made clear as they encouraged each
other to not be bystanders, but to speak up
when witnessing events such as these.”
The North High incident is still under
investigation. Although district administrators
revealed that they are zeroing in on
the student believed to be responsible, as
of press time, no confirmation had been
made. Students at North High also organized
a peaceful walkout for change.
Marty acknowledged and lauded the
students’ efforts.
“Their voice was a clear indication that
more work is needed to ensure our school
cultures and communities are safe for each
student regardless of their race,” he wrote.
“I want to tell the thousands of students
who participated on behalf of themselves
and their fellow classmates: I am proud
of you for supporting one another and we
heard you loud and clear.”
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“While working at the ILC, much of
our time was spent on figuring out students’
relationships with family, friends
and school,” Voigt said. “Once that was
determined, it was imperative to translate
that to their learning. How I tied this
to books was critical to their success as
a reader.”
Once that rapport was established, she
and her students began choosing books
that reflected their beliefs and what was
happening in their lives.
“Finding that ‘just right’ book can take
a few tries,” Voigt said. “Many books we
discovered together took students down
a path that helped them in their personal
lives as well.”
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High school girls volleyball
The Lafayette Lancers girls volleyball
keep improving each week and coach Zach
Young likes what he is seeing.
Lafayette recently won the St. Joseph’s
Tournament of Champions. The Lancers
defeated the host Angels 25-12, 25-16 in
the championship match.
“We’ve had a great start to our season,”
Young said. “We’re currently 17-2-1 and
have won two good tournaments, but more
importantly we’re getting a little better
every week.”
Lafayette defeated Visitation twice
before playing the Angels. Lafayette
topped Visitation Academy 25-23, 25-11
and 25-18, 25-15
“We played consistently in three out of
our four sets against Visitation,” Young
said. “Our first set, we came out a little
slow but senior Liz Katz came in and provided
a big spark to get us going.”
Then came the solid victory over St.
Joseph’s, a traditional volleyball power.
“We played a great match in the final,”
Young said. “St. Joe is a good team and
we knew we needed to bring our ‘A’ game
to get past them. We’re very proud of the
team for performing their best at the end
of the tournament after a long day of volleyball.”
Several Lancers stood out for Lafayette
in the tournament.
“It was truly a team effort,” Young said.
“We were led in kills by Caitlyn Little
(32) and Jordyn Lochmann (29). Layne
Witherspoon and Amber Wilt combined
for 23 blocks on the day. Allison Risley
led the team in digs (42) and provided
eight aces. Our back row trio of Madi
Hartman, Molly Muschick and Audrey
Savacool combined for 70 digs on the
day. Alyssa Nelson did a wonderful job
running the offense and collected 112
assists and 9 aces for the tournament.
Seniors Liz Katz and Paige Borgmeyer
stepped in at key moments and provided
some big plays.”
(Source: Lafayette Lancers)
The win marked the fourth time Lafayette
has won the Tournament of Champions.
“This is a great tournament and over
the years, it has featured some of the best
teams from St. Louis as well as surrounding
areas,” Young said.
The Lancers program also has captured
six successive state championships from
2011-2016. Young said his team has the
potential to reach the state final this fall.
“We have great team chemistry and some
really nice players,” Young said. “Our road
Luke Lilledahl
High school boys wrestling
CBC sophomore Luke Lilledahl competed
in FloWrestling annual Who’s
Number One, an event featuring the
nation’s top high school wrestlers. The
meet was held in Dallas.
Lilledahl entered as the No. 2-ranked
wrestler at 106 pounds. He left Dallas with
the same ranking.
No. 1-ranked Anthony Knox, a freshman
from Holmdel, New Jersey, scored an 11-3
major decision over Lilledahl in a match
that was contested using current NCAA
wrestling folkstyle rules.
In the 106-pound bout for the top spot,
New Jersey’s Knox secured his place as
one of the nation’s top talents with a convincing
win over Lilledahl, the 2021 Cadet
World bronze medalist. Knox relied on
two turns in the second period to secure
momentum and take command of the top
spot at the weight class.
Lilledahl has had an eventful summer.
He captured gold medals in both freestyle
and Greco-Roman style wrestling for the
United States team in June at the Cadet Pan
Am Championships in Oaxtepec, Mexico.
Then, he made the Cadet World Team and
took silver for the USA at the event in
Budapest, Hungary, in July.
Lilledahl also won the Class 4 state 106-
pound title in 2021 as a freshman.
(Photo: United World Wrestling Americas)

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High school girls softball
Marquette finished second in the St.
Louis Suburban Softball Showdown played
recently at the Kirkwood Athletic Association.
The tournament was a 12-team affair.
Undefeated Summit blanked Marquette
3-0 in the championship game.
The Mustangs defeated Kirkwood 9-3,
Fox 10-4, Lafayette 11-3 and Hillsboro 1-0
to reach the title game.
High school girls golf
St. Joseph’s Academy senior Mia Rallo
shot a 4-under-par 66 to win medalist
honors in the Angel Classic girls golf
tournament held at The Quarry at Crystal
Springs Golf Club. It was her personal best
score.
In winning the tournament by five strokes,
Rallo had a round that included four birdies
and an eagle. It was the second tournament
victory of the season for Rallo. She won The
River Challenge earlier this fall.
There were 18 teams and 103 girls competing
in the event.
As a team, St. Joseph’s Academy won
the Angel Classic for the fifth year in a row.
St. Joseph’s Academy won by five strokes
with a team score of 309.
Senior Izzy Arro finished in the top five
for the Angels. She shot a 6-over 76 to wind
up in fifth place. Junior Rylie Andrews
shot an 82 to tie for 16th place while senior
Ellie Davenport was just behind with an 85
to tie for 21st place. Sophomore Isabella
Buckley had the fifth score for the Angels,
shooting a 90 to tie for 26th place.
by Carter Murawski who swam a time of
57.24 seconds in 2020. The meet record
was 57.88 seconds set by Cape Girardeau
Central’s Sam Hahs in 2017.
Bonnett also won the 200 IM in 1:52.78.
He swam the breaststroke in the 200
medley relay that placed first in 1:42.80.
He anchored the second-place 400-free
relay that had a time of 3:20.77.
“It was a well-earned nomination as
all the coaches voted from all the teams,”
Sumner said about Bonnett being named
MVP. “He has been working hard toward
some big season goals, leading this team
and having some fun along the way.”
Sumner liked what she saw from all
three of her divers. They all placed in the
top eight. The team’s lone freshman, Cabot
Murawski, finished fifth and seventh in
the 200 and 500 freestyle events. Daniel
Budiman finished second in the 50 free and
100 back and was on the first-place medley
relay and second-place 400-free relay.
“This group started out strong and ready
for the season, many of them are coming
off an undefeated water polo season where
they were the state champs,” Sumner said.
“Many have also trained in the offseason.
Together, they have set some big personal
goals and team goals.
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“Currently, they are working toward getting
a strong state team in individual events
and all three relays. All three of our divers
are qualified for districts competition and
we are looking for state spots at that meet.”
At press time, the Longhorns were undefeated.
“Just looking forward to keeping the
momentum going from our undefeated
season so far and to see what they can do
come the championship part of the season
during conference and state,” Sumner said.
“Building the depth of our team is very
key for us in potentially finishing on the
podium at state.”
High school boys swimming
Parkway West won the 2021 Cape Rock
Invite boys swim meet, and senior Will
Bonnett was named the meet’s MVP.
The Longhorns finished first with 330
points in the recent 19-team event in Cape
Girardeau. John Burroughs was a distant
second with 293 points.
Parkway West won the meet in 2019, its
first time to participate in the event. There
was no meet last year due to COVID-19.
“The team was very excited for this
meet, mainly for the good competition
and friendly rivals,” Parkway West coach
Coleen Sumner said. “It was an outdoor
meet with 10 lanes and was a great chance
to travel as a team and compete for some
personal best times. That win was definitely
a team effort. We finished first through
16th in every event. It took everyone that
competed to earn that first-place finish.”
Bonnett, who won a pair of championships
at the Class 1 state meet in the
200-yard individual medley and the 500
freestyle last year, broke the Parkway West
record in the 100 breaststroke with a time
of 55.78 seconds. That also broke the meet
record. The Longhorns record was held

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Parkway West freshman Riddel adds pop to softball Longhorns’ attack
By WARREN MAYES
Parkway West freshman softball player
Alexa Riddel knows what she likes when
she’s at the plate.
“The ball looks pretty big to me in the
strike zone so I’ll swing at anything that
looks good,” Riddel said.
Everything has been looking good
to Riddel lately. At press time, she had
clubbed four home runs and was hitting
.574 with 17 RBI.
At 5-foot-10, 155-pounds, she can hit for
power but she’s also looking to put the ball
into play and help her team produce runs.
At press time, she had eight doubles and
one triple to date.
“I do consider myself a power hitter,”
Riddel said. “Depending on the pitcher, I
usually spray the field. I take the ball where
the pitcher is pitching it. As a hitter, I’m
able to get base hits or hit home runs.”
When she’s not hitting, she’s in center
field. Second-year coach Andrew Jett likes
what he sees from Riddel, who bats and
throws right-handed.
“She is an amazing athlete that knows the
game and has a great approach at the plate,”
Jett said.
Earlier this season, Riddel helped the
Alexa Riddel
(Source: Andrew Jett)
Longhorns win the Parkway Tournament.
She banged out 10 hits in 18 at-bats, had
three doubles, one triple and her first high
school home run. It’s a memory she won’t
soon forget.
“I remember I was facing a good pitcher
(Lydia Feiste) and I knew going into that
at-bat I needed to be aggressive,” Riddel
said. “She was a quicker pitcher so I stood
in the back of the box and just focused on
staying through the ball. I knew if I got a
hold of one of her pitches it would go far
because of how hard she was throwing.
“I knew it was gone off the bat. I was
excited and pumped up rounding the bases.”
That homer gave Riddel a keepsake.
“I have the ball right now in my room on
one of my shelves,” Riddel said.
Parkway West scored a 10-9 win over
Marquette in the championship game.
Riddel did her thing to help secure the victory.
She went 3-for-4 with a double and
three runs scored. Her defense showed
up as well. Trailing by a run at 7-6 in the
fourth inning, Riddel threw out a runner.
With the Longhorns up 10-9 in the seventh
inning, there were two runners on base
with one out. Riddel made a diving catch
in right-center field.
“Alexa was huge for us in the Parkway
Tournament,” Jett said. “Her offensive
numbers were great, but the thing that put
her ahead was her two clutch defensive
plays in the championship game.”
Riddel has been playing competitive
softball since she was 10. She sees herself
as an all-around player, and Jett does not
disagree.
“Alexa is a hard worker that is willing to
do anything that is asked,” Jett said. “She
is an amazing athlete that knows the game
and has a great approach at the plate.
“She can go deep into at-bats and fight
off tough pitches with two strikes. She can
drive the ball to the right-center field gap
and she can also turn on one and hit bombs
over the left-field fence.
“She has a strong arm but does an amazing
job of tracking down fly balls. There
are not many balls hit her direction that get
down. She also is willing to dive and make
the big play.”
Despite being a freshman, Riddel has
quickly fit in with her teammates. Jett said
his first impression of Riddel was that she
was “a smooth outfielder with a solid arm
and some impressive pop at the plate.”
“I have been so impressed with what she
has already done in her short high school
career,” Jett said. “She is one of those kids
that you can forget about. She is always
taking care of business and never an issue.
She can be a quiet kid but is always smiling
and having fun.”
When softball ends, Riddel will move on
to play basketball this winter.
“I’m looking forward to representing
West on the basketball court as well,”
Riddel said.
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October is National Women’s
Small Business Month
According to the National Association
of Women Business Owners,
based on statistics from the American
Express OPEN “The State of
Women-Owned Businesses 2019
(American Express did not release
this annual report in 2020):
• More than 11.6 million firms
are owned by women, employing
nearly 9 million people, and generating
$1.7 trillion in sales as of
2017.
• Women-owned firms (51% or
more) account for 39% of all privately
held firms and contribute
8% of employment and 4.2% of
revenues.
• One in five firms with revenue
of $1 million or more is womanowned.
• 4.2% of all women-owned firms
have revenues of 1 million or more.
The Women’s Business Enterprise
National Council predicts
that COVID-19 has affected
women entrepreneurs and business
owners more than any other
demographic.
“In many ways, women have
borne the brunt of this health
crisis for their families and loved
ones, reducing the time, energy
and resources available to grow
their own businesses,” the WBENC
noted on its website. Now, more
than ever, women-owned businesses
need customer support to
help them revitalize not only their
businesses but the local economy,
fueling economic growth and
recovery within our communities
and neighborhoods.
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Brenda Bader Tucker
Metro Regional Manager, SVP
At Peoples National Bank, people are more than just
customers; they’re friends and neighbors. That’s why their
dedicated associates are so involved on a local level.
Brenda Bader Tucker, Senior Vice President and
Metro Regional Manager, is a West County native with
41 years in the banking industry and has an extensive
client portfolio.
Brenda is actively involved in the local community through numerous civic
organizations. She especially enjoys working with clients to help improve their financial
situations by providing banking solutions that are completely tailored to each
individual’s unique needs.
“It is about our associates, who are encouraged to be actively involved in our
communities and are recognized for their efforts to enrich the quality of life for
community members in the St. Louis market,” Brenda said.
With assets over $1.5 billion, Peoples National Bank serves 18 communities
throughout Southern Illinois and Missouri. For more information about Peoples National
Bank, visit peoplesnationalbank.com
The new bank location in Town &
Country was remodeled to create a
bright and relaxed banking atmosphere.
Regardless of the location or workplace,
experts like Brenda and her team always
have the knowledge and resources to
serve each client’s unique needs.
14323 S. Outer Forty Road • Town & Country
(636) 346-8545
www.peoplesnationalbank.com
Maria Lambert
Owner,
Certified Appraiser
It was a love of antiques and the thrill
of hunting for them that spurred Maria
Lambert to launch St. Louis Estate Buyers
about 10 years ago. Today, the business
has evolved into a full-service estate
liquidation company. They can buy entire
estates, collections, or even single items.
As a certified appraiser, she buys entire
estates, collections, or even single items
from people. Of the purchased items,
the best are then put on the sales floor
at one of St. Louis Estate Buyers retail
store locations, which helps re-home
everything from jewelry to legacy furniture
pieces, collectibles, art and more. The
selection rotates frequently, meaning there
is always a reason to stop in and shop.
70 West County Center, Ste. 1290
(314) 691-2888
www.stlouisestatebuyers.com
Kristi Lindgren is a REALTOR ® with Coldwell Banker
Gundaker Town & Country and also with Engel &
Völkers of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Kristi works with both buyers and sellers, and is
passionate about helping them meet all of their real
estate needs. With a team in place in St. Louis and
the ability to travel back and forth, she is more than equipped to help those currently
searching for their dream home or a second home on the Emerald Coast along 30A.
Kristi understands no two buyers or sellers are alike, and takes extra time and effort
to not only assist them with their real estate goals, but to also help with the
emotional side that goes along with each home purchase and sale.
For buyers, Kristi provides buyer consultations, customized property searches,
property tours, contract negotiation, and follow-ups through closing. For sellers, she
provides helpful services like comparative market analysis on homes, contract
negotiation, assistance with open
houses, professional home photography,
and even marketing home sales via print,
online and social media avenues.
All clients receive her individual
attention, guaranteeing a premier homebuying
or selling experience.
Kristi is a member of NAR, SLAR, ECAR,
Coldwell Banker International Diamond
Society and the Institute for Luxury Home
Marketing.
Kristi Lindgren
REALTOR ®
1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive
Chesterfield
(314) 541-8650
Office: (636) 394-9300
kristi.lindgren@cbgundaker.com
Katie M. Miles
Esq.
Katie Miles is an attorney and member
of Quinn Estate & Elder Law, who has a
passion for advocacy and an enthusiasm
for working with the aging population.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Katie was
an occupational therapist and worked
with individuals with disabilities. A proud
mother of four and a graduate of the Saint
Louis University School of Law, Katie now
serves individual and business clients in
Estate Planning, Asset Protection Planning,
Medicaid Planning, Veterans Benefits, Elder
Law and Special Needs Planning. Katie is
a member of the Missouri Bar and a VA
accredited attorney. She is a member of the
Missouri Chapter of the National Academy
of Elder Law Attorneys (MONAELA), and
she is a current member of the Board of
Directors of MONAELA.
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Lori A. Kelling
President & CEO - West County Chamber
15965 Manchester Road • Ellisville
(636) 230-9900
lkelling@westcountychamber.com
Heather Zerweck
Administrative Assistant - West County Chamber
15965 Manchester Road • Ellisville
(636) 230-9900
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Whitney Toates
CEO/Owner - ACA Business Club St. Louis
(913) 484-9406
whitney.toates@acanetwork.org
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Michelle Micheletti
Academy Air St. Louis
4848 Park 37 Blvd • Suite F• Hazelwood
(636) 544-6180
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Katrie Spink
Director of Sales & Marketing
Anthology of Wildwood
251 Plaza Drive - (636) 273-3900
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Cindy Behnen - REALTOR TM
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance
17050 Baxter Road, Ste. 200 • Chesterfield
Cell (314) 303-0634 • Office ( 636) 230-2607
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Cathy Hudson - REALTOR TM
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance
17050 Baxter Road, Ste. 200 • Chesterfield
Cell (832) 418-7363 • Office ( 636) 230-2663
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Jean Albaugh, R.N.
Director of Nursing - Bethesda Meadow
322 Old State Road • Ellisville
(636) 449-1664
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Kristin Wallace
Manager – BJC Outpatient Center
15838 Fountain Plaza Drive • Ellisville
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Helene Reif
Medicare Broker - Compass Health Consultant
Chesterfield, MO
(314) 322-9750
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Kimberly St. Clair
Owner/President
Doc Dash
(314) 363-5944
www.mydocdash.com
Patty Clisham
Owner - Ductz of West St. Louis
12162 Lackland Road • St. Louis
(314) 631-6700
www.ductz.com
Heather Aehle
Financial Advisor - Edward Jones
1001 Craig Road • Suite 101 • Creve Coeur
(314) 254-7689
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Julie Haefner
Haefner Homes Realty/KW Chesterfield
16690 Swingley Ridge Road • Chesterfield
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Jill Gray
Owner • Higher Focus Photography
2541 Pond Road • Wildwood
(636) 273-6600
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Kami Kimes
Account Executive - Hillsboro Title Company
400 Chesterfield Center, Suite 400
Chesterfield • (314) 575-9005
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Partner - Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP
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Priti Jain
Owner - Jain Insurance Agency LLC
16024 Manchester Road • Ellisville
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Dina Farrar
Realtor® - The Krause Basler Network
16690 Swingley Ridge Rd • Chesterfield
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Marcie Handler
Vice President of Business Development
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Owner - Meineke Car Care Center of Ballwin
14935 Manchester Rd • Ballwin
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Kim Lanham
Sales & Marketing Manager
Mid America Speciality Markets
1656 Bryan Road • O’Fallon
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National Rarities - Trusted Estate Buyers
Director of Marketing/Events
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Jannette Neely
Owner - Nothing Bundt Cakes
159 Lamp and Lantern Village
Chesterfield • (636) 220-6087
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Eileen Lambert
Owner • Oasis Senior Advisors
17295 Chesterfield Airport Road
Chesterfield • (314) 441-7796
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Julie Evans Straatmann
Manager/Buyer - Passiglia’s Nursery
& Garden Center • 1855 Hwy 109
Wildwood • (636) 458-9202
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Heather Creech - Coach
Health Promotion Specialist - Profile St. Louis
14127 Clayton Road • Chesterfield
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Vennessa Mastroianni
Broker/Owner - Realty Masters, STL
14396 Manchester Road • Manchester
(636) 220-7830
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Kelli Risse
Owner – Rise Up and Live Wellness
Speaker and Stress-Management Coach
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Courtney Ruder
Ruder Realty powered by Keller Williams
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SERVPRO of West Kirkwood/Sunset Hills
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Owner • Simply Organized
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Turning Point Chiropractic
14784 Manchester Road • Ballwin
(636) 220-3091
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Cathleen Jones
Marketing Director - Two Men and a Truck
10966 Gravois Industrial Ct. • St. Louis
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Owner & Designer • Wool Custom Homes
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Kathy Beaven
Owner
Kathy Beaven of Beaven Insurance
LLC has been helping clients with
Medicare Insurance Planning for more
than 14 years. “Whether someone is
new to Medicare or they are a current
Medicare member, many people are
bombarded with information from
carriers about the Medicare products
available. It can be hard to sort through
all the information,” Kathy said. “My
goal is to get to know my clients and
their expectations to advise them on the
Medicare Products that will best fit their
lifestyle and budget.” If you are new to
Medicare or want to review the plan
you currently have, please call for an
appointment today.
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Sonja Stough’s passion is giving people hope. At
age 80, she is stronger and more healthy than she
was in her 60’s. Being healthy and strong in her 70’s
gave Sonja the stamina and health to keep up
hobbies such as competitive ballroom dancing, golf
and taking long motorcycle trips with her husband.
As Miss Senior Missouri in 2013, she gave back by making 103 performance
appearances playing music at nursing homes and retirement centers, performing at
charity events, etc. Now, 14 years after retirement, she runs a business. She credits
being able to do what she loves to the muscle-building routine she has followed the
last 15 years.
As owner of SuperSlow Zone West County, a health and wellness private studio in
Ballwin, she strives to create a quiet, sanitized environment where clients can come
to get a safe, effective workout with their personal, certified health coach.
SuperSlow Zone is the result of a medical study at University of Florida in
Gainesville where doctors discovered that slow-cadence weight training not only
helps build and maintain bone density, but is also the most safe way to build muscle
faster. At SuperSlow Zone you get a fullbody
workout in 20 minutes two times a
week with no stress on joints or danger
to connective tissues.
Custom routines are designed to safely
work with people of all ages.
A free consultation and sample workout
is always offered.
Sonja Stough
Owner
Claymont Medical Building
15421 Clayton Road, Ste. 102 • Ballwin
(636) 220-1010
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Holly Even
REALTOR®
Holly Even, a full-time REALTOR®
with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Alliance is a dedicated agent based in
Town & Country with experience in both
the St. Louis and St. Charles area markets.
Holly has a unique, customized approach
to innovative marketing strategies and
continually seeks the latest technological
advantages to market homes on a global
level. This helps reassure she provides
top-notch customer service, from listing
to closing and every step in-between.
Holly also offers private marketing
presentations to individuals who want
to know more. Call (314) 616-9431 to
schedule a meeting today.
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Owner - Apple Hill Preschool
16290 Pierside Lane • Wildwood
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Ballwin Dental Care
14649 Manchester Road • Ballwin
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Beaven Insurance, LLC • Ellisville
16024 Manchester Road • (636) 549-3800
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Clarkson Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
224 Clardson Road • Ellisville
(636) 227-8191
www.drburkedc.com
Denise Cange • Owner
The Dance Bag
64 Four Seasons Shopping Ctr • Chesterfield
(314) 453-9600
www.dancebagmo.com
Laura Eads
Operating Partner
Kiddie Academy Center
leads@kiddieacademy-stl.com
www.kiddieacademy.com
Elyce Cicotte
Academy Director
Kiddie Academy of Des Peres
(314) 394-2800
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Elayne Neal
Academy Director
Kiddie Academy of Chesterfield
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Leslie North - Owner
Allstate North Insurance
16828 Manchester Road
(636) 458-9797
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Wendy Brumitt - Owner
Apple Hill Preschool
16290 Pierside Lane
(636) 458-4323
www.applehillpreschool.com
Stephnie Wilson - Owner
Big Chief Roadhouse
17352 Manchester Road
(636) 458-3200
www.bigchiefstl.com
Jennifer Uetrecht
Compass Design Build
2464 Taylor Road #319
(636) 728-9477
www.compass-stl.com
Kathy Terrill - Owner
DM Terrill Concrete Contracting, Inc
18109 Sellenreik Lane
(636) 458-4555
www.dmterrill.com
Debbie Rowland - Owner
Elegant Child Campus
513 Strecker Road
(636) 458-4414
www.elegantchildcampus.com
Ashlea Vannoy - Owner
Elle Salon
17229 New College Avenue
(636) 458-3088
www.elle-salon.com
Jenny Goskie - Agency Owner/WBA President
Farmers Insurance
Wildwood
(636) 432-4939
jgoskie@farmersagent.com
Missy Rolfe - Owner
Honeybee Flower Boutique
(314) 803-6785
www.honeybeeflowerboutique.com
Deepika Malik - Owner
Kumon Math & Reading Center
16572 Manchester Road • Wildwood
(636) 405-3111
www.kumon.com/wildwood
Laurie Phillips - Sr. Loan Officer
Paramount Bank
18342 Rathbun Hills Road
(314) 313-8449
www.paramountbank.com/Laurie
Jean Ann Mantia - Owner
Marissa Mantia Wood - Bar Manager
Parkside Grille
505 Strecker Road • (636) 422-8483
www.theparksidegrille.com
Deborah Patterson - Owner
Patterson Family Farms
2612 East Avenue
(314) 713-7428
www.pattersonfamilyfarms.org
Holly Ferris
Full Service Realtor
Platinum Realty
(314) 920-2877
www.hollyferris.com
Nettie White - Owner
The Porch in Wildwood and
Nettie White Interiors
(636) 273-3745
www.nettiewhiteinteriors.com
S. Carol Lupardus, Ph.D.
Campus President and Chief Academic Officer
St. Louis Community College • Wildwood
2645 Generations Drive • Wildwood
(636) 422-2000 • www.Stlcc.edu
Carmen Wilson - Agent
State Farm Insurance
2634 Highway 109, Ste D
(636) 821-3410
www.carmenismyagent.com
Tiffany Thome
Co-Owner
Thome Plumbing
(636) 394-6737
www.ThomePlumbing.com
Jeannie Hood - Owner
Three French Hens
16935 Manchester Road
(636) 458-8033
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Jill Dunlap - Owner
Wildwood Yoga & Wellness
2642 Hwy. 109 Suite B
(636) 541-2424
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Leslie North
Owner
Lisa O. Stump
Attorney
Cathy Shaw-
Connely
Residential Real Estate
Marketing Specialist
Leslie North understands commitment.
As the owner of The North Insurance
Agency, Inc., Leslie is dedicated to helping
protect families and their automobiles,
homes and retirement. She’s also
committed to helping her clients achieve
their financial goals. Based in Wildwood,
Leslie has served West County proudly
for 21 years. In that time, she’s acquired
numerous awards, including Allstate’s
“Inner Circle” award, putting her in the top
3 percent of Allstate agents nationwide.
Leslie’s commitment to providing
exceptional service and quality insurance
products sets The North Insurance Agency
apart from its competition and puts clients
– old and new – In Good Hands!
16828 Manchester Road • Wildwood
(636) 458-9797
leslienorth@allstate.com
West County resident Lisa O. Stump is President
of her law firm, Lashly & Baer, P.C. Stump primarily
practices in the areas of governmental and public
institutions law including education, and she is proud to represent local entities
including the Rockwood School District and St. Louis County Library, among others.
“The best part of my job is working with clients who are serving their communities
and who want to do what’s best for their constituents,” Stump said.
Stump advises her clients on issues including governance, ethics, contracts and
procurement, governmental immunity, public employment, taxation and bond issues,
the use of public monies, elections, and public record laws.
“For me the key to being a truly successful attorney is achieving the right balance
between serving your clients and serving your family and community,” Lisa said.
An involved member of the West County community, Lisa has served on numerous
civic and nonprofit boards and commissions, including the Town & Country Clayton
Road Task Force and as an Elder
at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church.
Currently, Lisa is involved with one of
the church’s key missions, the El Centro
Integral orphanage in Honduras.
She believes being a good attorney
requires hard work, the ability to accept
responsibility and the desire to be
proactive in getting the work done.
(314) 621-2939
www.lashlybaer.com
Cathy Shaw-Connely is West County’s
hometown residential real estate marketing
specialist. She is a 16-time winner of the
St. Louis Magazine Five Star Real Estate
Award for customer appreciation from
2006-2021. With decades of experience
and millions in sales each year, she is
one of the top producing agents in the
St. Louis area. She produced over $31
million in sales in 2020 alone. She prides
herself, with the assistance of her team,
on superior service, follow-up, and being
readily available to her clients. Whether
it’s a home, acreage, horse property, new
construction or a farm you are looking to
sell or purchase, look no further and call
Cathy today.
(636) 346-4960
Squawky1@aol.com
151 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd.
Chesterfield
(636) 532-1922
Vennessa Mastroianni
Owner, Broker
Nancy McClure
Vennessa Mastroianni is the owner and broker of
Realty Masters, St. Louis, a “boutique” real estate
brokerage firm with a team of knowledgeable and
honest professionals whose top priority is service.
Coming from a successful career in real estate in
her home country of Australia, Vennessa moved to St. Louis, her husband’s native
city, in 2010. She serves as Board Director for Missouri Association of Realtors,
President of the Council of Independent Real Estate Brokers, and the Manchester
Business Association. She also contributes to the Professional Standards, Ethics,
Risk Management and Leadership Development committees both locally and at the
state level. Vennessa ensures her office is dedicated to professionalism at every
level. “We view real estate as more than just a transaction,” Vennessa said. “Real
estate sales happen when something big has happened in someone’s life – new
jobs, marriages, children. We help people through that transition.” Helping clients
through those life changes is central
to Realty Masters’ ethos. Vennessa
and her group of dedicated, caring
and knowledgeable professionals
know how to get clients where they
need to be; they represent clients
with honesty, integrity and a firm
commitment to their objective. Realty
Masters’ motto is “Success Sells”
because that is what they do!
14396 Manchester Road
(636) 220-7830
www.RealtyMastersStl.com
vennessa@realtymastersstl.com
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Do you feel like you’re facing role reversal with
aging parents? Is safety an issue?
If the answer is yes, it’s time to call Nancy McClure
at CarePatrol, a Certified Senior Advisor ® .
One of the most stressful situations in life is making
a senior living choice for yourself, your parents or
other loved ones. CarePatrol of Greater St. Louis walks individuals through the
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assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.
The ultimate goal is to not only choose the best care option for each unique
individual, but to guide families through different care plans that not only factor in
safety and wellness, but happiness as well.
CarePatrol of Greater St. Louis provides free consultation from the initial call to the
move into a community – even if the move happens a few years from the initial
consultation.
Nancy not only helps research you or your loved ones’ needs, but also provides
referrals to communities that fit each family’s needs. She narrows down the search
and accompanies you on tours to communities to find the one that is safest and best
suited for you, all while taking location
and budget into consideration.
“My goal is to keep everyone from
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Nora Amato , President and CEO
Krysta Struthers - Assistant Director
Chesterfield Regional Chamber
101 Chesterfield Business Parkway
(636) 532-3399 • chesterfieldmochamber.com
Julia Krull - Human Resource Manager
Allen Roofing & Siding
525 Old State Road • Ellisville
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Halina J. Conti - CRPC®, MBA
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
14755 North Outer Forty, Ste 500 • Chesterfield
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Yolanda Perez-Cunningham
President • Assistance League of St. Louis
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Debra Sartori
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield
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Holly Perryman
Human Resources Consultant
HR Managed, LLC
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Jannette Neely - Owner
Nothing Bundt Cakes
159 Lamp and Lantern Village • (636) 220-6087
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Laura Harper
Owner • OsteoStrong Chesterfield Valley
703 Long Road Crossing Dr, Ste 9
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Tammy Alsop - CPA, CFE – Partner
Sikich LLP
15450 South Outer Forty Rd, Ste135
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Angela Dorn - CPA - Partner
Sikich LLP
15450 South Outer Forty Rd, Ste 135
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Around the World – St. Louis style
Local specialty markets bring the flavors of the world to West County
By KAVYA RAMESH
Want to taste the world’s cuisine, but
don’t want to leave St. Louis? Next time
you need to stock your fridge or pantry,
check out one of St. Louis’ many international
grocery stores. Each ethnic store is
packed with a variety of goods and cuisine
from all across the globe.
Pan-Asia Supermarket
Located at 14246 Manchester Road, Pan-
Asia Supermarket contains ingredients
and specialty items from China, Vietnam,
Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines,
India, Indonesia and Malaysia.
In addition to frozen products, Pan-Asia
offers more than 60 varieties of fresh and
live seafood, more than 100 fresh meat
options including a Zabiha Halal meat
shop on-site, and more than 200 varieties
of fresh vegetables and fruit.
Each aisle is dedicated to one Asian
country’s cuisine. The bakery, home to
freshly made bakery and deli items, churns
out fresh bread each morning and prepares
seasonal specialties.
While browsing for groceries, don’t
forget to stop by the in-store cafe to pick
up hot Chinese and Vietnamese food like
stir-fried rice noodles, Beijing’s Signature
Noodles and a whole roast duck. Make
sure to grab a Bubble Tea from Boba Drink
Tea House located in-store. You can even
pick up beauty supplies.
Open since the summer of 2017, Pan-
Asia offers an international shipping
service both in-store and online at panasiasupermarket.com.
Global Foods Market
As one of St. Louis’s original international
markets, Global Foods Market is home to
foods from 50 different countries around
the world. There is literally something for
everyone and every culture at Global Foods.
Opened in 1970, the store is located at
421 N. Kirkwood Road.
Country flags help shoppers navigate
the aisles and find their desired cuisine,
including traditional groceries from the
United States.
Global Foods carries a wide selection
of cheeses; deli meats and sausages from
Turkey, Poland, Russia and Ukraine as
well as Boar’s Head products; and specialty
meat cuts used in Asian cuisine like
oxtails, pork belly and rib tips for Korean
Pan-Asia Supermarket in Manchester
barbecue. Global Foods also carries a
large selection of beer and wine, including
St. Louis favorites along with brandy
from Croatia, beer from India and wine
from Romania.
Can’t find a certain food? Global Foods
is happy to track down that product at globalfoodstl.com.
El Toluco Taqueria and Grocery
An authentic taqueria and Hispanic
market, El Toluco Taqueria and Grocery
can be found at 14234 Manchester
Road. The Hispanic grocery store carries
authentic spices, sauces and juices as well
as freshly baked pastries from El Chico
Bakery. On top of a market, it is open for
dine-in, take out and restaurant delivery.
Named as Manchester’s Business of the
Year in 2020, El Toluco Taqueria is known for
the generosity of owners Maggie and Fausto
Pizarro, who opened the restaurant in 2016.
The store is also known for its signature tacos,
dubbed the best tacos in St. Louis. One customer
favorite is its tacos al pastor.
The chefs at El Toluco Taqueria prepare
fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine daily, drawing
inspiration from traditional family recipes
from El Toluca and Tlaxcala. “The torta
at El Toluco Taqueria & Grocery is a true
colossus,” claims Sauce. Check out what
they have to offer by either stopping by or
visiting eltolucotaqueria.com.
Salam Market Inc.
Salam Market is a Pakistani, Indian and
Middle Eastern grocery store located at
14063 Manchester Road. Here, shoppers can
find spices, masalas, rice, daals, flours, frozen
items, vegetables, produce and sweets. The
(Photos: Kavya Ramesh)
store also carries corn-fed chicken (organic),
goat, lamb and grass-fed beef. All meats are
prepared according to Islamic Law (Halal
and Kosher law). Salam Market’s goal is to
provide Muslims with security and peace of
mind in choosing Halal eating options.
Along with a grocery store, Salam
Market is home to a restaurant serving a
wide range of items from fresh samosas
to falafel to beef or chicken shawarma.
To learn more about Salam Market, visit
salammarketstl.com.
Mideast Market
Mideast Market, located at 14375 Manchester
Road, claims to be the largest
Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi grocery
store in the Midwest. It is home to 100%
certified Zabihah Halal fresh meat and
vegetables.
A small cafe can be found beyond the
aisles of fragrant spices and past the meat
section where one can eat dishes like gyros,
samosas, falafel, pakora and chicken biryani.
On top of its dine-in/take-out menu,
Mideast Market offers a full catering service
that can be found at mideastmarket.net.
United Provisions
Located at 6241 Delmar Blvd., United
Provisions is an international grocery store
established in 2014. Its shelves are stocked
with foods from countries far and wide,
allowing shoppers to take a culinary trip
around the world without leaving St. Louis.
The Grab N’ Go foods department contains
sushi, prepared daily from fresh fish
delivered multiple times a week as well as
a variety of hot and cold dishes, such as
rotisserie chicken, pad Thai, fried rice and
salads. All these items are made from fresh,
local ingredients, including the store’s preferred
coffee brand, Northwest Coffee.
Check their website, unitedprovisions.
com, to shop a global selection.
Aziz Market International
Grocery Store
Founded in 2018, Aziz Market International
Grocery Store is a Halal and Kosher
grocery and convenience store located
at 15328 Manchester Road. Fresh meat,
breads, dairy items, dry fruits, garlic naans
and sweets are among the many customer
favorites offered here. Included in those
selections is Knafe, is a traditional Middle
Eastern dessert made from shredded filo
pastry and layered with cheese, and Baklava.
Aziz Market offers more than 15 types
of rice, a variety of teas and coffees, and
spices from the Mediterranean, Middle
East and Southeast Asia.
Stop by to taste the difference or visit the
store on Facebook @AzizMarkets.
Bombay Bazar
Bombay Bazar, located at 1761 Clarkson
Road, is stocked from top to bottom with
rice, pickles, frozen foods, spices, daals,
snacks and so much more.
Shoppers can select from fresh produce,
yogurt, milk and eggs. Hand-cooked
rotis, samosas, mirchi pakoras (stuffed
fritters), aloo bonda (a deep-fried South
Indian potato snack) and chicken puffs
are all freshly made and stocked behind
the counter.
On your next visit to Bombay Bazar, don’t
forget to enjoy their complimentary chai! For
more information, visit bbazarstl.com.
Kim’s Bakery
From their Korean sponge cakes to
cream puffs to azuki bread, Kim’s Bakery
is home to all different kinds of Korean
bakery goods.
A family-owned bakery is located at
13357 Olive Blvd. All of its baked goods
are individually wrapped and clearly identified
– great for grab and go purchasing.
Made using natural and premium ingredients,
the bakery products are all handmade
from scratch and personally taste-tested to
make sure every product is of the highest
quality.
In search of bakery goods made with low
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Health authorities are warning that seasonal influenza may return to pre-pandemic
levels this winter, particularly among children.
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By LISA RUSSELL
Are you ready for the flu’s return?
A widely feared “twindemic” – a scenario
in which a major outbreak of seasonal
influenza might occur alongside surging
COVID-19 cases – never materialized last
year. In fact, the opposite happened: documented
flu cases were virtually nonexistent.
Health authorities have agreed that widespread
lockdowns, home schooling for
most students, masking and social distancing
were behind the near-disappearance
of the flu in 2020. But that will not be the
case during the coming 2021-22 flu season,
those authorities are currently warning.
“It’s hard to say what the impact of a
very, very low influenza season is,” Ann
Moen, chief of influenza preparedness
and response at the World Health Organization,
recently said in an interview. “If it
continues like this, it wouldn’t be unreasonable
to think that you’re going to have
a more severe season.”
The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) is advising
Americans to prepare for a return of
flu cases to pre-pandemic levels this
year. It has cited recent out-of-season
sharp increases in respiratory illnesses
like RSV, which also were diagnosed
at abnormally low levels in 2020, as a
possible indicator.
CDC officials have described two
major factors that could also contribute
to a big rebound in flu cases this winter:
• Because there was little flu virus activity
last season, adult immunity, especially
among those who were not vaccinated last
season, will now depend on their exposure
to viruses two or more years ago.
• Young children, who may not have been
previously vaccinated or had any natural
exposure, also will have lower immunity to
the flu. As they potentially get exposed at
school, a high number of cases among kids
– typically the nation’s “super-spreaders”
of flu virus – could be the result.
Both health organizations point to this
general loss of population immunity, coupled
with schools and businesses fully reopening,
resumption of large gatherings and declining
mask-wearing, as reasons for concern.
A study recently published by the University
of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School
of Public Health also concluded that the
2021-22 influenza outbreak is likely to be
more severe than average, particularly for
Go ahead and refill your cup … a recent large study
suggests that drinking coffee provides long-term
protection for your heart.
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young children. It found that the flu season
could produce around 20% more cases
than normal, with the potential for numbers
as high as double the typical caseload,
which normally falls between 9 million and
45 million in the U.S.
The study did suggest, however, that
increased hospitalizations and deaths
related to the flu can be mitigated if vaccination
rates are between 20% and 50%
higher than those in recent flu seasons. In a
typical year, slightly less than half of U.S.
adults get a flu shot, and just over 60% of
children receive one.
Large study says yes … coffee
definitely protects the heart
As you’re pouring that second (or third)
cup of coffee tomorrow morning, take
heart: a group of scientists now claims that
a daily coffee habit definitely protects your
body’s most vital organ over the long term.
Up to three cups of coffee per day is
associated with a lower risk of stroke, fatal
heart disease, or death from any other cause,
according to their study which was recently
presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s
annual conference. It followed
nearly 470,000 people whose average age
was 56, over a period of at least a decade.
Compared to people who drank no
coffee, both men and women in the study
who drank between one-half and three cups
daily benefited from a 17% lower risk of
cardiovascular disease, a 21% lower risk of
stroke, and a 12% lower risk of death from
all causes over its follow-up period. This
reduction in risk held true even when variables
such as age, weight, blood pressure
and cholesterol levels, smoking status and
others, were taken into account.
“To our knowledge, this is the largest
study to systematically assess the cardiovascular
effects of regular coffee consumption
in a population without diagnosed heart
disease,” said study author Dr. Judit Simon.
“Our results suggest that regular coffee
consumption is safe… even high daily
intake was not associated with adverse
cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause
mortality after a follow-up of 10 to 15
years.”
She added that MRI imaging tests
of study participants showed that daily
coffee drinkers also had healthiersized,
better-functioning hearts than
non-drinkers, evidence of coffee’s contributions
to “reversing the detrimental
effects of aging on the heart.”
Marijuana use at record high
level among college students
Marijuana use has been increasing
among college students for the past
five years, and reached a historically
high level in 2020, according to an annual
nationwide survey of young people.
The Monitoring the Future survey, conducted
at the University of Michigan’s
Institute for Social Research, found that
nearly half (44%) of those attending college
in 2020 said they had used marijuana
over the past year, and 8% said they did so
on a daily or near-daily basis. Those levels
are significant increases compared to just
half a decade ago; in 2015, 38% of college
students reported marijuana use, and less
than 5% said they used it daily.
Among young adults in the same age
group (19 to 22 years) who do not attend
college, marijuana use reached a historically
high level of 43% in 2018, and
remained at that level in both the 2019 and
2020 surveys
While marijuana use has climbed significantly,
college students’ alcohol use
decreased by about the same percentage
in the most recent survey. They reported
drinking significantly less compared to
the period between 2015-2019, with 56%
of students reporting alcohol use within
the past 30 days (compared to the prior
62%), and 28% reporting being drunk
in the past 30 days (compared to 35%).
About 24% of college students reported
binge drinking – defined as consuming
five or more alcoholic drinks in a row in
the past two weeks – during 2020, compared
to 32% in 2019.
Monitoring the Future has been tracking
substance use among college-age Americans
since 1980.
Colon cancer may cast a
wide net within families
A new study suggests that having information
about a history of colon cancer in your
entire extended family – including aunts,
uncles, cousins and even great-grandparents
– may help to predict your own future risk of
being diagnosed with the disease.
Current American Cancer Society
guidelines now recommend screening for
colorectal cancer starting at age 45 for
adults at average risk. Because as many
as one in three people who develop this
cancer also have other family members
with colon cancer, earlier screening is
often recommended for those with a family
history, particularly first-degree relatives –
parents, siblings or children – of someone
diagnosed before age 50.
The new research, conducted by scientists
at the University of Buffalo and the
University of Utah, shows that being a
second- or third-degree relative of someone
with colorectal cancer increases your
risk of developing it as well. Second-degree
relatives include aunts, uncles, grandparents,
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While the study found that first-degree
relatives of someone diagnosed with
early-onset colorectal cancer have the
highest chances of also getting the disease
with a six times higher than average
risk, second-degree relatives are at
three times higher risk, and third-degree
relatives are 1.56 times more likely to be
diagnosed.
The study was recently published in the
journal Cancer Epidemiology.
On the calendar
St. Luke’s Hospital presents a free online
event for new and expecting families, St.
Luke’s Mom and Baby Expo: Fallin’ for
Baby, on Tuesday, Oct. 19 beginning at 6
p.m. It includes an Ask the Expert panel
including an OB/GYN, pediatrician, anesthesiologist,
maternity nurse navigator and
lactation consultant, along with an informative
presentation about St. Luke’s maternity
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Wellness Head 2 Toe (WH2T), a free
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Thursday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Dec.
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• • •
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• • •
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… you’re going out for the social
experience.”
Downey said she’s lost the
people who would lunch with their
friends, the networking groups
that met in the mornings, and the
one-on-one networking that happened
on repeat.
“I used to have one person come
in three times a week with someone
different each time,” she said.
“The old habits aren’t coming
back. I think people have new
habits. We will have to adapt to
that, but I don’t know if I will have time. I
have bills to pay.”
Adapting her business model, Downey
said, will require more work, innovation
and time she simply doesn’t have.
“I know that I have a great thing, and
everybody tells me to hang in there,”
Downey said. “But I have to tell you, I am
exhausted!”
Wariness, as well as weariness, also
plays a role when it comes to the staffing
crisis, noted Brown.
“When you can’t provide job security
and hours are cut, and you have people
who are very capable and smart, they leave
the industry to seek opportunities elsewhere,
and you can’t really blame them. If
we get shut down next week or next month
without any notice, there’s nothing I can do.
“We’ve always been open seven days a
week, but over the summer we had to close
down two days a week because we didn’t
have enough staff to stay open. If we have
one person call in, we may have to close
down for the day because we don’t have
enough people to cook. The cost for distributors
has gone up, the cost of staff has
gone up, and our sales are down because
we can’t stay open enough. It’s a formula
for disaster.”
But Nick Bognar, chef/owner of Indo in
St. Louis and Nippon Tei in Ballwin, which
he co-runs with his mom, Ann, seems to
have found a formula for success.
“We changed the way we pay people. We
share an automatic 20% service charge
Nick Bognar, chef/owner of Nippon Tei and
Indo restaurants (Source: Ryan Moore-tour/st magazine)
Teri Downey, owner of Nina’s Breakfast & Brunch, with
her grandsons.
(Source: Teri Downey)
with the entire restaurant, and that supplements
the hourly employees’ pay by a lot.”
Indo and Nippon Tei implemented their
pay changes during the pandemic due to
slow nights and inconsistencies with tipping.
“For us, it really helps with being staffed
up,” Bognar said. That, in turn, keeps the
customers happy and coming back. “We
provide great service, we are fully staffed,
you receive everything that you order in
a timely manner, as you should in a fine
dining setting. I think that is becoming
more and more rare, because people are so
short-staffed everywhere.
“Maybe we can be, kind of, the vanguard,
as far as making changes towards pay. It
definitely comes out of the profit of the
restaurant, but at the same time, I think it’s
worth it.”
The space to make tough decisions
When St. Louis County ordered all restaurant
dining rooms shuttered during the
height of the pandemic last year, Brown
wasn’t having it.
“I was pretty bold and blatant that I
wouldn’t be complying,” Brown said. “My
restaurant dining room was staying open.”
After announcing that he would keep
Satchmo’s doors open, Brown saw media
interview requests roll in, with the KMOV
team asking him to flaunt his defiance by
giving an interview inside the dining room.
“It’s one thing to talk about civil disobedience
and blatantly disregarding the mandate,”
Brown said. “It’s another to go on
TV and say, ‘Here I am, I’m not going to
comply, come and get me.’”
In much the same vein, he hosted a press
conference last December outside his restaurant.
He stood alongside lawmakers who
were putting forth legislation designed “to
reign in health officials and restore some
accountability to the process in which they
can essentially make these unilateral laws
without any input from the public.” That
legislation, HB271, was signed into law by
Gov. Mike Parson in June.
“I guess the county wasn’t a fan of my
speech, because the health department was
there within hours, declaring us a hazard to
public health and (temporarily) pulling our
Ben Brown, owner of Satchmo’s Bar & Grill in
Chesterfield (Source Brett Dinkins/Victory Enterprises)
license,” Brown said.
For Brown, the closure and his stance
resulted in a personal and professional
pivot. After the television interview, local
legislators reached out to Brown to see if
he’d ever considered running for office.
“I know a lot of people in the restaurant
industry and a lot of people in politics, and
at the time I was the only person I knew
who had one foot in both. So, I felt a little
bit of weight on my shoulders to try to do
something,” said Brown, who is running
for the Missouri Senate District 26 seat
now held by term-limited Dave Schatz.
Brown started by creating a Facebook
group called St. Louis Restaurants United,
aimed at connecting restauranteurs with
the goal of weathering the shutdown
together. Soon, he had 40 restaurants joining
in a lawsuit over the lockdown.
“Things really blew up after that,” said
Brown, adding that he was giving five
interviews a day on television and radio
shows at one point last year.
“The pandemic is one of the most historic
things in my lifetime,” Brown said.
“People may be talking about it for generations.
When my children ask me about
it, what am I going to be able to say I did,
what was my role? Am I going to have to
say that I went along with everyone else,
took the easy route? Or am I going to actually
be able to say that I made a hard decision
and stood up for what I believed in my
heart was right?”
Like Brown, Bognar feels a moral
responsibility to the community when
it comes to making pandemic decisions
that impact his employees and customers.
Recently, he decided to require COVID
vaccinations for all employees and diners
at both restaurants.
“I just want to make sure that everybody
who works for us is as safe as they can
possibly be,” Bognar said, noting that his
employees are unanimously on board. “We
all feel 10 times better about serving the
number of people we do; it just makes us
feel safer as a group.”
Bognar also would like to avoid being
ordered to close his dining rooms again but
said he thinks preventing the virus’ spread
– through mandating vaccines in his restaurants
– will ultimately make a wider impact
than going head-to-head over county regulations.
“I would hate to see another quarantine
or shutdown, but we have to prepare for
that as a business because that’s part of our
reality. As much as we can do to prevent
that, (that’s what ) we’re going to do.
“As the chef, I don’t want to deal with
political stigma or vaccines, I just want to
cook and stay open. And for us, this was
the best route to do that. It’s just so easy for
someone to get COVID. We have to deal
with hundreds of people every day. If I lose
two or three employees, that’s all it takes
for us to maybe have to close for a day or
two and business-wise, that is really hard
on us, especially after shutting down. We
are still paying back for the trials and tribulations
of the last year.”
The decision to require proof of vaccination
weighed heavily on Bognar – and the
backlash was swift but largely remained
online.
“When we announced it on social media,
it was crazy, like a battlefield,” Bognar said.
“We did some research, and it seems people
were coming to our page just to be against
what we’re doing, and they’re not actually
our customers. I know my regular customers
– I’ve probably made food for them
dozens of times. And those aren’t the people
who were against it; in fact, those were the
people who said, ‘Sweet, no problem!’”
Even when a potential diner doesn’t
have their proof of vaccination, Bognar
said they usually just say ‘OK,’ and leave.
But it’s hard to see guests leave.
“We don’t want to do this either! We want
people to come in and sit down, be spontaneous,
and have a great time,” Bognar said.
“But … we have to protect ourselves a little
bit, too.”
While his restaurants operated at a little
less than full capacity early in the pandemic,
they’re now almost at 100% capacity
again.
“We’re keeping the tables just a little
more spread out for social distancing, a
little bit more private. Everyone feels good
about that, too.”
While Bognar said he feels hopeful
about the industry overall, Brown and
Downey said the uncertainty of the industry’s
future is one of the most difficult
parts of the pandemic.
“Unfortunately, I don’t feel too good
about it. I hate saying that,” Brown said.
“… The industry means a lot to me and
that’s why I fought so hard for it. I don’t
think people are going to realize how dire
the situation is until it’s too late.”
For her part, Downey just wants people
to take a chance on eating out. “If you are
a healthy individual, support those businesses
that are depending on you to come
in,” she urged.

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Retaining workers is another key issue.
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accepted ideas about the caregiving
workforce to correspond with the shifts
in supply and demand – and the increasing
need of this work within society.”
A driving test for Alzheimer’s?
A research team at Washington University’s
Charles F. and Joanne Knight
As the U.S. population ages, a caregiver
shortage will soon face millions of seniors
who wish to age in place at home.
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Alzheimer Disease Research Center is the
driving force behind projects to determine
whether older adults’ changing behavior
behind the wheel could indicate Alzheimer’s,
perhaps even before any symptoms of
the disease are evident.
They’ve been using a monitoring system
they designed – a chip called the Driving
Real-World In-Vehicle Evaluation System
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habits of senior volunteers in the St. Louis
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Wash U team leaders Ganesh Babulal,
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five years. The data they have collected
shows that the driving skills of those with
Alzheimer’s disease do deteriorate over
time.
Their next step is to determine whether
data on driving habits could be used to help
identify people with Alzheimer’s in its earliest
stages, before cognitive symptoms
have become obvious.
“Right now, early Alzheimer’s disease
can be identified using cerebrospinal fluid
or brain scans, but most people are still
diagnosed only after they show unmistakable
signs of cognitive decline,” Roe
recently said. “If we could use driving
behaviors to help us figure out who might
have underlying Alzheimer’s, that would
be an economical, naturalistic way to identify
people with mild symptoms or even
presymptomatic people.”
The researchers have received three
grants totaling more than $10 million to
study the relationship between driving
skills and cognitive change. Their ultimate
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goal is to determine when older adults are
at increased risk behind the wheel, so doctors
can intervene early to either help them
preserve their skills or safely adapt their
driving to new limitations.
Area medical researchers are conducting
groundbreaking research into how seniors’
driving behaviors could help to diagnose
early Alzheimer’s disease. (Source: Adobe Stock)
“Driving is an integral part of the American
identity,” said Babulal of the project’s
importance. “For the next three decades,
there’s going to be massive growth of the
aging population, and driving – not autonomous
vehicles or ride-sharing, but driving
yourself – will continue to be the primary
method of transportation.”
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Aging solo
Adults who live alone now make up about
12% of the U.S. population over age 50.
These “solo agers,” sometimes also called
elder orphans, are men and women who are
not married or involved in long-term relationships,
and have no living children.
According to a recent survey of more
than 1,000 solo agers conducted at the University
of Chicago, this group of seniors
worries more about finances – and about
losing their homes or independence – than
others in their age group who have spouses
and children available to care for them.
More than three-fourths of those surveyed
said they haven’t yet formulated a plan for
getting help with activities of daily living,
such as cooking and housekeeping, when
needed. Less than a third said they had designated
someone who could manage their
household, finances or other tasks for them.
However, they also said they mainly feel
optimistic about getting older and about
their quality of life, pointing to their independence
as a source of happiness and satisfaction,
the survey found. Only about a
quarter said they were actively looking for
a partner, particularly those over age 60.
Rather than expressing feelings of loneliness,
nearly all the survey respondents
(94%) said their social needs were fulfilled
by their circle of friends.
Older adults living alone without close
family ties is becoming more common in the
U.S. for a number of reasons. Baby boomers
are more likely to have divorced than members
of previous generations – the divorce
rate of those 50 and older has doubled since
the 1990s, statistics show. The number of
childless Americans has increased across
generations as well; according to census
data, nearly 20% of Americans now in their
fifties and sixties have no children.
‘In and out’ joint replacement
In years past, an extended hospital stay
was the expectation for most people having
knee or hip replacement surgery. The length
of stay has decreased to between one and
three nights for most patients, according to
the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
However, same-day outpatient surgeries
for younger, healthier patients undergoing
joint replacement are becoming more
common. Now, newly published research
has found that same-day discharge from the
hospital after either total knee arthroplasty
(TKA) or total hip arthroplasty (THA) is
also safe for many people classified as highrisk
– with no increase in complications or
other adverse outcomes following surgery.
The study included more than 15,000
patients who had knee or hip replacement
surgeries at Kaiser Permanente hospitals
in California. All of them had received
an American Society of Anesthesiologists
(ASA) classification of 3 or higher, indicating
their higher risk of adverse outcomes
related to surgery and anesthesia. Common
conditions in this risk category include
high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.
About a third of patients in the study group
who had either TKA or THA surgeries went
home from the hospital the same day. Their
post-surgical outcomes were compared over
a 90-day period to those who spent one or
more nights in the hospital afterward.
“We found that same-day discharge did not
increase the risk of emergency department
visits, unplanned readmissions, and complications
as compared with an inpatient stay
for higher-risk patients, suggesting that it is
possible to expand indications for same-day
discharge in the hospital setting while maintaining
safety,” said Dr. Nithin C. Reddy of
the Southern California Permanente Medical
Group, who led the study. This finding held
true for both types of joint replacements.
However, certain medical conditions
were associated with poorer outcomes following
same-day discharge; patients with
congestive heart failure, for example, had
significantly higher complication rates
after both THA and TKA.
Not planning ahead
Just over 70% of Americans between 50
and 80 have not put aside any money over
the past year for their future healthcare
needs, and most of those who are saving are
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more difficult. It’s common for people to lose the ability to hear higher pitch
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are hard to hear, speech sounds mumbled and unclear. To make matters
worse, people with hearing loss often hear noise better than they do speech.
While many people think hearing aids work by making things louder,
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not using tax-advantaged accounts to do so,
according to a recent survey of people age
in that medically vulnerable age group.
The most recent update from the
National Poll on Healthy Aging, conducted
by Michigan Medicine, found that more
than one in four of the majority who had
saved nothing said they couldn’t afford
to. Many others (about 40%) said they
felt their existing savings could cover any
healthcare they might need.
A recent nationwide survey shows many older
Americans aren’t currently saving for their
future healthcare needs, and many more are
not using tax-advantaged accounts to help
them maximize those savings.
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A minority of respondents – just under
30% – said they are taking the step of saving
now for future health needs. They were
more likely to be under Medicare eligibility
age, to have both high incomes and high
education levels, and to be in good health.
However, most of these savers are setting
aside these funds in regular bank accounts,
which offer no tax advantages for healthcare
spending, the survey showed. Only
12% who are putting aside money now said
they use a flexible spending account (FSA),
which can be used to pay for out-of-pocket
expenses tax free. Of those covered by highdeductible
health plans who could qualify
to open a tax-free health savings account
(HSA), only 45% said they have done so.
People who rated their health as fair or
poor were less likely to have either type of
account.
Because of cost and/or health concerns,
18% of those surveyed said they are “not at
all confident” that they will be able to pay
their share of health costs in the next year,
and 15% have had trouble making those
payments in the past year. Others said that
worries about high costs made them delay
seeking care in 2020 (13%), or kept them
from getting care altogether (12%).
On the calendar
St. Luke’s Hospital offers a Living a
Healthy Life online course on Fridays,
Oct. 8-Nov. 19, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Living with a chronic condition such as
diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, pain or
anxiety can be a daily challenge … but it
doesn’t have to be. Attend this free 7-week
class from the comfort of your home to
learn how to make healthy food choices,
safely increase physical activity, cope
with pain and fatigue, and communicate
effectively with your healthcare team. All
class participants will receive a free book,
“Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.”
Register online at stlukes-stl.com.
• • •
St. Louis Oasis presents a Healthcare:
Become Your Own Advocate virtual class
on Monday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-noon.
Healthcare is extraordinarily complex and
expensive; being an informed consumer can
make you a better advocate for you and your
family. This free program, held online via
Zoom, will give you tips and tools to help
you become a better consumer of healthcare
services. The course is sponsored by BJC
Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Register
online at https://classes-events.bjc.org.
• • •
BJC Missouri Baptist Hospital offers an
in-person Today’s Grandparents Class
on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 6:30-9 p.m.
This hands-on class offers updates on current
trends in infant care and feeding, and
provides tips on local and long-distance
grandparenting. Registration is required
for each person attending; cost is $20 per
person. Register online at https://classesevents.bjc.org.
• • •
St. Louis Oasis presents Strike the Right
Balance on Monday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.-
noon. Did you know that some of the most
common reasons people visit their doctors are
for dizziness and imbalance? During this free
class, held virtually via Zoom, participants
will learn from a vestibular physical therapist
about the body’s balance systems and discuss
strategies to improve your balance and lower
the risk of falls. The class is sponsored by BJC
Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Register
online at https://classes-events.bjc.org.
• • •
BJC Missouri Baptist Medical Center
sponsors a virtual class, The More You
Know the Less You Go, on Tuesday, Nov.
9 from 10 a.m.-noon, live via Zoom. Urinary
incontinence can have a large impact
on quality of life. Learn more about the
causes, treatments and prevention of urinary
incontinence using medication and
non-medication treatments during this free
class presented by St. Louis Oasis. Register
online at https://classes-events.bjc.org.
• • •
St. Luke’s Hospital presents a Bone
Builders online event on Thursday, Nov.
18 from 1-2:30 p.m. This free program, presented
live via Webex, offers information
about exercise, nutrition and medications
for bone health and osteoporosis prevention
from a physical therapist, a pharmacist
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in Ballwin.
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PLACES
First Church of Christ, Scientist in
Clarkson Valley has remodeled the former
Ballwin post office at 14386 Manchester
Road into a Christian Science Reading
Room, which celebrated its grand opening
on Oct. 2. The Reading Room is open
to all community members Monday-Saturday.
For detailed times, visit cschurchclarksonvalley.org.
• • •
Botanica, helmed by Executive Chef
Ben Welch, has opened at 2490 Taylor
Road in Wildwood. The restaurant is
open for dinner service Tuesdays to
Thursdays from 4-10 p.m. and Fridays
and Saturdays from 4-11 p.m., with lunch
and brunch expected later this fall. Welch
will draw inspiration from the American
South to classic Italian fare with ingredients
such as fermented garlic honey
and pecans. Beverage Manager Chris
Figueroa, former general manager of Salt
+ Smoke, joins the Botanica team along
with Caleb Ashworth, former taproom
manager at Six Mile Bridge. Reservations
are available at botanicastl.com or by calling
(636) 821-1233.
• • •
Chesterfield’s newest entertainment,
Main Event, opened at 17027 N. Outer
40 Road last month. The venue offers a
full food and drink menu, bowling, virtual
reality, rock climbing, laser tag, billiards,
gaming, mini golf and more. It also offers
parties and corporate events.
• • •
Timothy’s, a casual fine-dining experience
at 12710 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur,
has opened in the former space of Olive
Street Café. The 10-entrée menu has traditional,
vegetarian and vegan options,
along with a selection of appetizers,
salads and desserts. The restaurant features
an extensive adult beverage menu of
wine, beer and cocktails.
• • •
McBride’s newest community has
opened in Manchester. The Arbors at
the Highlands, held its grand opening
on Saturday, Sep. 18. The development is
located off Highlands Boulevard near the
intersection of Hwy. 141 and Manchester
Road, northeast of the Highlands Shopping
Center. Of the 60 available homesites,
39 were sold opening day. Prices
start at $430,000. For more information,
email mrobb@mcbridehomes.com.
• • •
4 Hands Brewing Co. will release
a limited allotment of Withered Oak
Straight Bourbon (4-year) and Rye
(5-year) bottles at 1220 S. Eighth St. on
Friday, Oct. 8 starting at 4 p.m. 1220
Spirits and Withered Oak will take over
the first floor of 4 Hands Brewing Co.,
and STL Barkeep will feature specialty
Withered Oak and 1220 cocktails for
guests to experience.
• • •
Global Foods Market, 421 N. Kirkwood
Road, has launched a gift card match
program to benefit refugees being assisted
by the International Institute of St. Louis.
Celebrating the grand opening of Main Event in Chesterfield.
Through the end of October, shoppers can
purchase $25 Global Foods gift cards at
the customer service counter and Global
Foods will match the monetary value of
the gift cards up to $1,500. Guests should
state that they are purchasing a gift card to
be donated to the International Institute of
St. Louis upon purchase.
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management practice leader; and Jack
McKittrick, financial operations practice
partner. Fisk will focus on developing
and implementing sales strategies for
small and mid-size manufacturers and
distributors. Jackson has held leadership
positions with health care organizations
in addition to leading her own consulting
practice. McKittrick has extensive experience
in financial leadership of health care
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variety of organizations.
• • •
The Magic House - St. Louis Children’s
Museum named Derrick Docket as the
new director of marketing, effective
Oct. 4. Docket is a graduate of Missouri
State University in Springfield with a
bachelor’s degree in art and design and a
minor in advertising and promotions. He
remains active with his alma mater, previously
serving a three-year term on the
MSU Alumni Association Board of Directors.
He is currently an alumni volunteer
for the St. Louis area.
• • •
Friendship Village has been
recognized by the senior living
care industry for its dedication
to patient care. With 28 years
of experience, Janie Sands,
home healthcare administrator
of Friendship Village at Home,
Sands
Krajina
Batha
was named Employee of the
Year by LeadingAge Missouri, a
trade association dedicated to
serving the needs of providers
of healthcare, housing and
services for the elderly. Emina
Krajina, director of Friendship
Village at Home, has been
named to Aging Media’s Future
Leaders Class of 2021 in the
Home Health Care category.
Krajina has 15 years of nursing
experience. In August, Margie
Batha, director of nursing, was
awarded the Florence Nightingale
Award from Abbott EMS.
• • •
Midwest BankCentre has
strengthened its commercial
banking team with Hakim
Kassam being named senior
vice president of SBA lending.
He partners locally with Midwest
BankCentre Vice President-SBA Loan
Officer Tim Weinhold, who offers more
than 20 years of SBA loan experience.
Kassam, who has focused on SBA lending
for nearly 25 years, most recently served
as senior vice president and managing
director of the SBA lending division of
BankUnited, N.A., a national bank with
headquarters in Miami Lakes, Florida.
• • •
Melissa Telles has joined Fontbonne
University as the director of admissions.
Telles previously served as associate
director of admissions at Western Illinois
University, overseeing freshmen recruitment,
scholarship programs and the alternate
admission program and supporting
data analysis and reporting.
EVENTS
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
hosts its 7th Annual Fall Golf
Classic on Monday, Oct. 18 at Wing-
Haven Country Club, 7777 Winghaven
Blvd. in O’Fallon. Registration opens
at 9 a.m. with shotgun Start at 10 a.m.
Box lunch, dinner buffet, awards, silent
auction and raffle at the Clubhouse
immediately following play. Fees begin
at $150 for individual play. Register
online at chesterfieldmochamber.com.
• • •
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
hosts its general membership meeting
at noon (doors open at 11:15 a.m.)
on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at The Crossing
Church, 114 N. Eatherton Road
in Chesterfield. There will be
speed networking. Admission is
$30 for members; $35 for guests.
A $5 discount applies for registrations
through last date listed
on the website; a $5 surcharge
applies to day-of walk-ins;
walk-ins will not be guaranteed
a meal. Register online at chesterfieldmochamber.com
or by
calling (636) 532-3399.
• • •
The Town & Country-Frontenac
Chamber of Commerce
hosts its annual Golf Tournament,
sponsored by Missouri
Baptist Medical Center, on
Monday, Oct. 25 at Top Golf,
16851 N. Outer 40 Road in
Chesterfield. Registration and
lunch open at 1 p.m., followed
by game play. Fees begin at $95
for individual play. Register by
visiting tcfchamber.com.
• • •
The West St. Louis Chamber
of Commerce hosts its general
membership meeting from
11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday,
Oct. 28 at Forest Hills Country Club, 36
Forest Club Drive in Chesterfield. The
guest speaker is Kelli Risse, owner of
Rise Up and Live Wellness. Her topic
is “The Mess of Stress: Finding Peace
Within the Chaos.” Admission is $30 for
members; $35 for nonmember guests.
There is a $5 surcharge for registration
less than 48 hours prior to the luncheon
and for walk-ins. To register, call (636)
230-9900 or visit westcountychamber.
com.
• • •
The St. Louis Chapter of ASIS International,
a worldwide organization of
security professionals, will host its 31st
Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation
Luncheon at noon on Oct. 14 at the
Moolah Shrine Center in St. Louis. To
purchase tickets, visit asis-st-louischapter-39.square.site,
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After a one-year break, Ellisville’s
Annual Hot Dog It's Chili festival and
competitive chili cook-off is returning
to Bluebird Park from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on
Friday, Oct. 15.
The festival has been a community mainstay
for nine years and includes live music,
children's activities, food vendors, chili
samples and booths from multiple local
businesses to browse.
The chili cook-off portion of the event
will include teams formed by local businesses,
organizations, and families competing
against each other for prizes and city
wide chili bragging rights.
Participants will be able to taste chili
samples and then cast a vote for the evening's
“people's choice” award while a
panel of judges will convene to vote on the
evening's winners. Chili teams must follow
some guidelines, but the actual recipe is up
to each participant.
The musical entertainment for the evening
will be provided by returning band
The Woo Daddies, who have played at the
festival before. The band's diverse musical
style includes jump blues, rockabilly
swing, jazz, boogie woogie, surf and pop.
Their sound is inspired by the musical likes
of Bill Hayley, the Beatles, Johnny Cash,
Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry.
Visitors are invited to dance the night
away or tap their toes while downing food
and beverages from local vendors. Multiple
restaurants and businesses will be
on-site selling everything from classic concessions
to sweet treats and more. A list of
participating vendors, at this time, includes
Charlotte's Rib, Becky's Salsa, The Crafty
Chameleon, Yogi Donuts, Kona Ice, Salger's
Ostrich Products Sweet and Simple
Kettle Corn, owned and operated by St.
Louis County Police Officer Jeremiah
Belcher.
For younger event-goers, there will be
an array of kids activities to participate
in. Staples from previous years will return
to the 2021 event and include a ring toss,
duck pond, and spinning a wheel for
prizes. Games are free to play, and prizes
are awarded to winners. Award-winning
balloon artist Diane Cross will also be in
attendance. She specializes in a myriad of
offerings, from creating favorite animals to
popular characters and more.
Have a perfect costume for your pet?
Show it off at this festival's other tradition,
a costume contest that dogs and their
owners can participate in for prizes. Prizes
will be awarded for the winners in the
categories of best costume, most original,
best dog/owner combo, and the spookiest.
Entry forms will be accepted on the day of
the event from 5:30-6 p.m. Winners will
receive canine-themed swag bags, with the
grande prize being a free membership to
the city's dog park.
While it may be a popular autumnal
festival named for the impending chilly
weather, Hot Dog It's Chili does not mark
the end of Ellisville's recreation programs
for the year. On Nov. 7, the city will host its
third annual Behind the Lens Photography
Contest in the Park Administration Building
in Bluebird Park. The exhibit will be on
display Nov. 7-12.
This contest is an event of the Ellisville
Arts and History Council and is free and
open to both amateur and professional photographers.
Cash prizes are awarded to first
through third place winning photographers
in four age categories. New this year, there
will be a special exhibit titled “Honoring our
Veterans” with a separate additional category
depicting, “What Patriotism Means to Me.”
For rules on entry, visit ellisville.
mo.us/515/Photography-Contest.
For the upcoming holiday season, the
Ellisville Parks and Recreation Department
also plans to host its Letters to Santa
and Breakfast with Santa events in Bluebird
Park. More information about these
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The Eureka Scarecrow Festival
runs from Oct. 1-31 across the city of
Eureka. An army of unique scarecrows
will invade the city of Eureka. Individuals
can hunt to find each one, vote for
their favorite scarecrow, and participate
in various city events through the month
of October. For more information, visit
eurekascarecrowfestival.com.
• • •
Zick’s Hallowed Walk is from 9 a.m.-4
p.m. daily from Friday, Oct. 8 through
Sunday, Oct. 31 at 16498 Clayton Road
in Wildwood. Free autumn fun for the
entire family. For more information, visit
zicksgreatoutdoors.com.
• • •
Trucks and Treats is from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Central Park,
16365 Lydia Hill Drive in Chesterfield.
Climb in the driver’s seat and explore big
maintenance trucks, emergency vehicles,
equipment, and more. Free event. Everyone
is welcome to come in costume and
participate. For more information, visit
chesterfield.mo.us/trucks-and-treats.html.
• • •
The Hot Dog, It’s Chili cook-off and
canine costume event is from 5:30-8:30
p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 at Bluebird Park in
Ellisville. Music, children’s activities, food
vendors and chili samples are featured.
Cast your vote for the “people’s choice”
chili (teams are also welcome; details
at ellisville.mo.us). Prizes will be given
for the best costume, most original, best
doggie/owner combo, and spookiest in the
canine costume contest.
• • •
Pumpkin Plunge is from 5-8 p.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 16 at The Pointe, 1 Ballwin
Commons Circle in Ballwin. Participants
will have a chance to dive and select a
pumpkin of their own to decorate. Ages
4-16. Parents are welcome to accompany
younger non-swimmers. Paint and stickers
provided. Following the plunge, participants
will have free swim. Pre-registration
is required. Visit ballwin.mo.us to register.
• • •
Moonlight Howl is from 9-10:30 p.m.
on Friday, Oct. 22 at The Wolf Café,
15480 Clayton Road in Ballwin. A 5K
run/walk with awards to follow. Stick
Ballwin’s annual Moonlight Howl 5K
around for a complimentary drink courtesy
of The Wolf Café for ages 21-plus.
Registration is $40. Visit facebook.com/
BallwinParksandRecreation/.
• • •
Manchester Halloween Festival is
from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22 at
Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec
Station Road in Manchester. The
night include hayrides, a costume contest,
games, candy and more. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. Cost is $5 for residents;
$6 for others (everyone ages 2-plus
will need a ticket). For more information,
visit manchestermo.gov.
• • •
Halloween Run is at 8 a.m. on Saturday,
Oct. 23 at Paul A. Schroeder
Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Road in
Manchester. Costumes are encouraged.
Timing will be managed by Big River
Running Company. Shirts and medals
for all finishers. Awards for top finishers.
Cost is $30 during pre-registration; $35
at the run. For more information and to
register, visit manchestermo.gov/5k.
• • •
The 20th Annual Gumbo Flats Pumpkin
Run is at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.
23 at Chesterfield Towne Center, at the
corner of Long Road and Edison Avenue.
Participants will receive a long-sleeve
shirt, swag bag and bib. Route options
include 5K, 10K route and Children’s Fun
Run. For registration information, visit
chesterfieldmochamber.com.
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Dog Days of Summer Canine Art
Exhibit is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
through Oct. 21 at the Longview Park
Farm House, 13525 Clayton Road in Town
& Country. See canine-inspired works,
including those of Chris Mouser and Nicki
Dobson and an all Newfoundland exhibit
from the first all-breed collection from
the Canine Artist of St. Louis Facebook
group. Admission is free. Dogs welcome.
For more information, visit facebook.com/
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• • •
Behind the Lens: Photography Contest
and Exhibition is from 8 a.m.-4:30
p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7 through Friday,
Nov. 12 at the Park Administration Building
in Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek
Road in Ellisville. New this year, there
will be a special exhibit honoring veterans.
Free and open to both amateur and professional
photographers. Visit ellisville.mo.us.
BENEFITS
The Walter Le Pere American Legion
Post 208 Queen of Hearts $5 Raffle tickets
are on sale now at legionpost208.org.
Players win when the Queen of Hearts or
a Joker is drawn. If the Queen of Hearts
or a Joker card is not selected, the jackpot
carries over. To be eligible for the next
drawing (progressive), new tickets must be
purchased each week.
• • •
Weekly Bingo is at 6:20 p.m. (doors open
at 5 p.m.) every Wednesday at the Ballwin
VFW Post 6274, 115 Mimosa Lane in Ballwin.
Bingo is back to full capacity with
cash prizes. Bingo players may not save
seats. Horse Races will be played every
week. No food or snacks allowed in the
building; non-alcoholic drinks only. Face
masks required for anyone not fully vaccinated.
• • •
American Legion Centennial Post 208’s
Fish Fries are from 4-7:30 p.m. on the first
and third Friday of the month beginning in
October at the American Legion Post 208,
225 Old Sulphur Springs Road in Ballwin.
Eat-in and to-go orders accepted. Fish,
shrimp or chicken and choice of side dishes
with drinks and desserts will be served.
• • •
Sausage Supper is from. 2-8 p.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 9 at St. Joseph Church,
567 St. Joseph Lane in Manchester.
Live entertainment, tournament games,
kid zone, raffles, beer garden and more.
Mass begins at 4 p.m. Indoor and outdoor
dining available, as well as carry-out.
Visit stjoemanchester.org.
• • •
Ascension Ladies Knights of Columbus
Auxiliary Tea Party and Road Show
is from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 at
Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa
Maria Drive in Chesterfield. Bring one
item to be appraised and enjoy high tea
with assorted finger sandwiches and desserts.
Cost is $25 a person. For more information,
email gjlamoureux@charter.net.
• • •
Chesterfield Regional Chamber
Fall Golf Tournament is at 10 a.m. on
Monday, Oct. 18 at WingHaven Country
Club, 7777 Winghaven Blvd. in O’Fallon.
Registration opens at 9 a.m. Box lunch,
dinner buffet, awards, silent auction and
raffle at the Clubhouse immediately following
play. Includes water, snacks, soda
and beer. Proper golf attire is required.
For more information, visit chesterfieldmochamber.com.
• • •
Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. (doors open
at 6 p.m.) on Friday, Oct. 22 at the Ballwin
Golf Course, 333 Holloway Road in
Ballwin. Event supports the Ballwin and
Wildwood Historical Commissions. Teams
of eight/table will compete in 10 rounds of
trivia. Includes complimentary beer and
soda (outside drinks are prohibited). Bring
your own snacks. For more information,
visit ballwinhistory.org.
• • •
Faith Through Fire Community
Breakfast is at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22
at the Forest Hills Country Club, 36 Forest
Club Drive in Chesterfield. Faith Through
Fire is a local non- profit organization dedicated
to serving breast cancer patients in
the St. Louis region. The event is free to
attend for breast cancer patients and survivors
with code “SURVIVOR” at checkout.
General admission is $30. Register at faiththrough-fire-breakfast.eventbrite.com.
• • •
The 14th annual St. Louis Strollathon
is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 (walk
begins at 11 a.m.) at JCC-ST. Louis, 2
Millstone Campus Drive in St. Louis.
The 1-mile family-friendly stroll includes
a visit from Fredbird, entertainment and
food. Event is free and open to the public.
Visit st-louis.strollathon.org.
• • •
Run for ALD, Cure the Boys is at
9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20 at Creve
Coeur Park, 2143 Creve Coeur Mill
Road in Maryland Heights. Join for an
in-person 5K run/one mile walk or sign
up to participate virtually. Early registration
and t-shirt deadline is $25; $35 after
Oct. 19. For details, visit raceroster.com/
events/2021/48934/run-for-ald-cure-theboys.
For more information about ALD,
visit knockoutald.com
The Eureka Scarecrow Festival
runs from Oct. 1-31 across the
city of Eureka. Individuals can
hunt to find each scarecrow
and vote for their favorite. Visit
eurekascarecrowfestival.com.
CONCERTS & FESTIVALS
Eureka Days is from 5-11 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 1; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2;
and noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 in downtown
Eureka. Enjoy carnival rides, a beer
garden, parade, Kid’s Korner, concessions,
an artisan fair, car show and more.
Sunday will feature $1 carnival rides.
Visit eurekadays.com.
• • •
Fall Festival and Fireworks is from
5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Longview
Farm Park, 13525 Clayton Road in Town
& Country. Enjoy food from local restaurants
alongside kids’ activities like
bounce houses. Music provided by Rogers
& Nienhaus. For more information, visit
town-and-country.org.
• • •
Town and Country Concert Series
Grand Finale is from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday,
Oct. 9 at Town Square, 1011 Municipal
County Drive in Town and Country. Featured
band is the Rockologists. Advanced
tickets required. For more information,
email parks@town-and-country.org.
• • •
St. Louis County Greek Curbside Festival
is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct.
15, Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17
at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church,
1755 Des Peres Road in Town & Country.
Ordering opens Oct. 8. For more information,
visit stlgreekfest.com.
FAMILY & KIDS
Stargazing Night is from 7-8:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Fussner Field, 910
Hazel Falls in Manchester. For stargazers
of all ages. Volunteers from the St. Louis
Astronomical Society will be in attendance.
Free event. For more information, call the
Manchester Park Office at (636) 391-6326
ext. 400.
• • •
Pages & Pals at the Manchester Parks
Building in Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359
Old Meramec Station Road, offers tiny tots
a chance to participate in story time, activities
and snacks – all related to a theme. 10
a.m. on Oct. 14: Music to My Ears, Oct. 25:
Goofy Ghosts; Nov. 10: Patriotic Pals; Nov.
22: Gobble Gobble and Dec. 9: Wacky
Winter. Register at manchestermo.gov or
by calling (636) 391-6326, ext. 400. Cost
per date is $4 for residents; $5 all others.
• • •
Glow Golf is from 7-9 p.m. on Friday,
Oct. 15 at the Ballwin Golf Course, 333
Holloway Road. Play golf in the dark with
LED golf balls. The course will consist of
six lighted holes. Cost is $25 per person
and includes the round, the cart and the
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Cheers Bar & Grill has plenty of reasons
to cheer. Beginning with its owner, Gabriel
Toppins, who relocated her bar and grill to
Manchester over three years ago. Since
then, she has successfully established
Cheers as one of Manchester’s favored
gathering places for affordable good food,
cold drinks and good times.
“Thanks to my staff and loyal customers,
we’re still here. They stayed with me
and have helped me spread the word that
enabled us to continue and grow our cliental,”
Toppins said.
Like many restauranteurs who survived
a tough year, Toppins can see times are
changing for the good. And that’s something
to celebrate with Cheers, which is
welcoming back a popular element that’s
been sorely missed – live music.
“We started having live music back once
a month – always on Friday nights from
7-11 p.m. We’ll feature different bands
each month,” Toppins said. “It’s going to
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party like you use to.”
Speaking of parties, Cheers once again
is accepting reservations for private parties.
“We can do any kind of parties – anniversary,
Christmas, birthday. We even
have a Halloween party booked that’s
going to be a lot of fun.”
Toppins encourages anyone wanting to
book for holiday parties to do so early. It’s
the best way to get the date you want.
Those parties don’t have to be large.
Cheers’ cozy surroundings provides the
prefect venue for small parties. Even
a “party” of just a few can easily gather
around the bar or a table in the dining room
and enjoy the same hospitality and menu.
Cheers’ menu is anchored by its famous
custom-grilled burgers, pizzas and classic
pub grub munchies, which includes
T-ravs, buffalo wings and poppers. The
handheld classics are best savored when
ordered as the Cheers’ Munchie Sampler,
which includes two chicken strips, three
poppers, three toasted raviolis and four
mozzarella sticks.
“The Munchie Sampler
is a favorite with my
customers along with
our burgers, which are a
big seller,” said Toppins.
The secret to her mouth-watering burgers
is the beef. “We use quality meat
that’s fresh, never frozen. We hand
patty all our burgers; then,
cook them the way you like
it on either on a flat top or a
charcoal grill, which I mostly
use in the winter. Either way,
the flat top or charcoal grill
makes a phenomenal burger.”
Phenomenal is the word
Toppins also uses to describe
her weekend breakfast. Served
Saturday and Sunday from 8
-10:30 a.m., it’s pure comfort food. Just don’t
arrive too late or you could miss out.
“We sell out each day. Most of the time
by 10 o’clock it’s gone,” Toppins said, who
arrives early each Saturday and Sunday
morning to make what has become one of
the best breakfasts found along Manchester
Road. “I’m here by 5:30. That’s when the
oven goes on, and I start baking biscuits,
prepping the bacon and sausage, and making
my gravy, which I make from scratch.”
Cheers’ breakfast menu is short but
mighty. Priced between $1.75 and $7.50,
it offers just five selections: French Toast,
Biscuits and Gravy, a Breakfast Sandwich
served with hash browns, and two Breakfast
Plates. Customers can choose between
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Gabe Toppins, owner of Cheers Bar
& Grill in Manchester
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a small or large plate of sausage, bacon,
eggs, hash browns and toast. The addition
of biscuits and gravy turns the small plate
into the large breakfast plate, with only one
minor adjustment. It costs $1 more.
Affordable prices have remained a hallmark
at Cheers.
Cheers is found tucked along the western
side of the National Way Shopping
Center (at the intersection of Manchester
Road and Hwy. 141). It’s a unique place
where one can shoot a game of a pool,
have a drink or dine with the family.
It’s a little tricky for some to find, but
as Toppins said, “If you find your way to
us, you’ll be happy you did. And you’ll
be back.”
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Yoga Story Time with St. Louis County
Library is from 10-11 a.m. on Oct. 18, Nov.
15 and Dec. 6 at the Manchester Parks
Building in Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359
Old Meramec Station Road. Ages 3-6 with
an adult. Bring a yoga mat/towel. Register
at manchestermo.gov or by calling (636)
391-6326, ext. 400. Cost per date is $3 for
residents; $3.90 all others.
• • •
Big Truck and Safety Day is from 10
a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Legion
Park, 333 Bald Hill Road in Eureka. Trucks,
tractors, and helicopters on-site. Explore
different modes of transportation, while
the Eureka Police Department hosts Safety
Day activities. Free event.
• • •
Cops and Bobbers, Hooks and Ladders
Fishing Derby is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Hilltop Park, 17180
Hilltop Ridge Drive in Eureka. For kids 15
and younger. The Eureka Police Department,
Fire Protection District and Parks
and Recreation Department hosts a contest
between the two organizations. Wear
something blue for Team Police; wear red
for Team Fire. Free event. For more information,
visit eureka.mo.us.
• • •
Nerf Battle is from 10 a.m.-noon on
Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Chesterfield
Valley Athletic Complex Sand Volleyball
Courts, 17925 N. Outer Road in Chesterfield.
Ages 6-plus. Cost is $12 at the
door. Nerf darts only, no balls, no rapid
fire blasters. Battles will be refereed. Age
groups will be sectioned off into different
areas. Eye protection required and
sold on-site. Prizes will be given for best
costume and overall winners. Visit chesterfield.mo.us/nerf-battle.html.
• • •
Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run is from
8:30-10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25 at the
Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans
Place Drive in Chesterfield. Participation
can be in-person or virtual. Cost is $20
through Oct. 31; $25 Nov. 1-24 and $35
on race day. Register at chesterfield.mo.us/
turkeytrot.html.
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Aspire Women’s Event is at 5 p.m. on
Sunday, Oct. 24 at Living Word Church,
17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood.
Aspire is a one-night women’s event full
of laughter, learning, stories, and music.
VIP doors open at 4 p.m. General admission
doors open at 4:30 p.m. For tickets
and information visit, aspirewomensevents.com/wildwood-mo
or call (480)
812-1100.
• • •
Coffee with the Mayor is from 7:30-
8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the
Creve Coeur Government Center, 300 N.
New Ballas Road in Creve Coeur. Join
Mayor Bob Hoffman for “Coffee with
the Mayor” on the first Thursday of the
month. There is no set agenda; questions
and comments are welcome. Donuts and
coffee are provided.
• • •
The 2021 Speaker Series continues
from 9-10 a.m. on Nov. 11 at The National
Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett
Station Road in Kirkwood. The series is
open to the general public. Free admission.
The November speaker is Ed Dickens, who
ran the working restoration and touring of
Union Pacific No. 4014. Visit tnmot.org/
product/2021-speakers-series.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Senior Book Bingo is from 11:45 a.m.-
12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14 at The
Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane in
Eureka. Win the game and choose from a
selection of gently used books. Presented
by the St. Louis County Library. Free program,
but pre-registration is required at the
Timbers front desk.
• • •
Tennis Social and Museum Tour is
from 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 16 at 17 Chippenham
Lane in Chesterfield. Attendees
include St. Louis Tennis Hall of Fame
members, club directors and tennis teaching
professionals. An extensive collection
of historic tennis rackets ephemera and
the world’s first tennis stringing machine
(invented in St. Louis by Edmond Serrano)
and one of his first machines will be
on display.
• • •
Spikeball Tournament is from 10
a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Chesterfield
Valley Athletic Complex, 17925 N.
Outer Road in Chesterfield. Spikeball is a
combination of volleyball and four-square
in a competitive format based around
four players, a ball and small net. Adult
and youth tournaments. Cost is per team
member. Residents are $30; non-residents
$36. To register, visit chesterfield.mo.us/
spikeball.html.
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A Shred & Recycling Event is from
noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Chesterfield
Regional Chamber, 101 Chesterfield
Business Parkway in Chesterfield.
Residents can bring a maximum of five
boxes for paper shredding for no charge.
Electronics can be disposed of for a fee.
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sugar, Kim’s Bakery offers special lowsugar
goodies along with fresh fruits on all
products. To learn more about Kim’s Bakery,
check out kimsbakerystl.com.
St. Louis Filipino Bread
With a variety of Filipino-style bakery
goods, St. Louis Filipino Bread is famous
for its Halo-halo, empanadas and Ube
Cheese Pandesal. Halo-halo is a popular
Filipino dessert made with mixed fruit,
boiled sweetened white beans, milk, and
shaved ice that is often topped with ice
cream. Ube Cheese Pandesal is basically a
cheese-filled dinner roll.
Located at 11658 Dorsett Road, this tiny
store is packed to the top with Filipino
dishes, desserts, bread, cakes and pastries.
More than one could imagine. The kitchen,
located behind the counter, reveals a bustle
of bakers preparing freshly made bread.
Next time you are in Maryland Heights,
don’t forget to swing by St. Louis Filipino
Bread to get a taste of the Philippines or
visit its website at saintlouisfilipinobread.
square.site.
Kohn’s Kosher Meat & Deli
As a fully Kosher grocery store, Kohn’s
Kosher Meat & Deli houses a
restaurant, deli, butcher shop
and bakery. Located at 10405
Old Olive Street Road, its
bakery offers traditional kosher
breads, cakes, pastries and pies.
Many of its specialty breads,
bagels and pastries are handcrafted,
kosher items by Breadsmith,
a pioneer in the world of
baked goods.
Founded in 1963 by post-
World War II immigrants,
Kohn’s Deli is famous for its
Killer Pastrami Sandwich, but
one can also find hot dogs,
salads and wraps in the deli.
Shoppers can even request various cuts of
kosher meat in the butcher shop. Check out
kohnskosher.com to learn more.
Pumpernickles Delicatessen
Pumpernickles Delicatessen, located at
11036 Olive Blvd., offers a Jewish kosherstyle,
soul food experience. Breakfast,
including New York-style water bagels,
is offered all day along with overstuffed
sandwiches, homemade soups and authentic
salads.
Pumpernickels is famous for its pastrami
and upside-down cupcakes as well
St. Louis Fillipino Bread
as its half-sour pickles, knishes, braided
challahs and baked desserts. The deli also
offers Shiva platters and sympathy baskets
to give to a Jewish family in mourning.
The staff make the ordering, delivery
and set up process very simple in one’s
time of need.
To learn more about what Pumpernickels
Deli offers, visit pumpernickles.com.
Viviano’s Festa Italiano
Viviano’s Festa Italiano is a simple
eatery serving Italian classics and offering
regular karaoke nights, plus a market
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stocked with pantry goods.
Located at 150 Four Seasons
Plaza in Chesterfield, the market
features Boar’s Head and Volpi
products. Fresh bread, spices,
pasta, sauces, pizza shells, salsiccia,
cheeses and more are
fresh from The Hill and used in
the cafe for a large selection of
sandwiches, salads and all kinds
of pasta.
Fresh bread from Marconi &
Fazio’s is available daily.
Viviano’s Fest Italiano has online
ordering and catering available at
vivianoscafe.com.
East East Oriental Groceries
Founded in 1987, East East Oriental
Groceries has a full line of Korean,
Chinese and Japanese grocery products.
Located at 13365 Olive Blvd., this grocery
store offers farm-fresh vegetables during
the spring, summer and fall. In addition,
East East Oriental Groceries sells fresh
rice cakes every weekend and traditional,
steamed rice cake ovalettes in the winter
months.
In need of a certain product? Let East
East Oriental Groceries know at (314) 205-
1882 and they will order it for you.
Personalized Home Maintenance Solutions
314.920.6874
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Pressure washing/deck staining/handyman
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
CLOCK & WATCH
Since 1983
Repair • Sales
Restoration Services
for Most Any Clock
or Watch!
WE MAKE
HOUSE
CALLS
ON
GRANDFATHER
CLOCKS
636-227-4817
41 National Way Center
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Patios • Driveways • Sidewalks
Textured Finishes also available
Licensed & Insured
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TRUST & PERFORMANCE
Roofing, Siding
Gutters & Trim
All Types of
Exterior Remodeling
Best Warranties in the Business
Insurance Specialist, Fully Insured
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Deck Restoration LLC
∙ Power Wash ∙ Stain & Seal
∙ Deck Repair & Rebuild
∙ Mold & Mildew Removal
∙ Cleaning Fences, Concrete,
Vinyl Siding & Patios
Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured
DUSTIN HANN 636-484-2967
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Locally Owned & Operated by Tim Hallahan
Serving West County for 25+ Years
636.458.6400
timjhallahan@gmail.com
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Residential and Commercial
• Sealing (Prevents pitting)
• Caulking (Keep out the weeds)
• Power Washing (Fresh & clean)
• Crack Filling (Keeps moisture out)
• Fence Washing
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25 OFF
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Specializing in installation for two story homes
with no wiring on first floor.
When Handyman Quality Just Won't Do.
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County House Washing
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Tim Trog 636.394.0013
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• Deck Repairs
• Deck Upgrades
• Deck Staining
• Staircases
• Hand Rail
• Fully Insured
• Warranty
• No Money Up Front
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
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ALL OF YOUR
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• Wood
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• Refacing
• New Decks
• Deck Repairs
• IPE (Hardwood)
Custom Decks
Screen Rooms, Enclosures,
Repairs, Resurface & Staining
General Contractor
All Types of Home Improvements
Insurance Specialist
Fully Insured
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30 Years Experience
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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
The Handy Hubby
“A handy man service”
• Painting
• Tile Work
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Full Remodels
Joseph Dubbs
The Hubby
No Job
is
too
small!
8a.m. - 7 p.m
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Build and Repair Decks & Fences,
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Call Today • 636-466-3956
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Deck Restoration Specialists.
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CARPET
CARPET REPAIRS
Restretching, reseaming &
patching. No job too small.
Free estimates.
(314) 892-1003
CLEANING SERVICE
Kim’s Cleaning & Decorating
Need a HOUSE CLEANER?
I’m ready when you are. I can
keep your castle fresh, clean
and looking great!
Covid Precautions Taken.
Offering residential cleaning
& home decorating. Available
weekly or biweekly.
Never stress over house
cleaning or decorating again.
Call me today! (314) 503-8176
COLLECTIBLES
WANTED TO BUY
• SPORTS MEMORABILIA •
Baseball Cards, Sports Cards,
Cardinals Souvenirs and
Memorabilia. Pre-1975 Only.
Private Collector: 314-302-1785
DECKS
Mark Hicks, LLC
Construction, Repairs,
Upgrades
EverythingDecks.net
38 years experience,
no money up front,
warranty, insured,
FREE ESTIMATES
MarkHicksLLC.com
BBB A+
636-337-7733
ELECTRICAL
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
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
GUTTERS
St. Louis Roofing & Gutters
“Best Quality and Prices
Since 1988!”
314-968-7848
www.stlroofing.com
A+ BBB
HAULING
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
HAULING
J & J HAULING
WE HAUL IT ALL
Service 7 days. Debris, furniture,
appliances, household trash,
yard debris, railroad ties, fencing,
decks. Garage & Basement Clean-up
Neat, courteous, affordable rates.
Call: 636-379-8062 or
email: jandjhaul@aol.com
HELP WANTED
MAINTENANCE JOB
Holy Infant Church
in Ballwin is looking for a
full-time maintenance employee.
Duties include janitorial work,
sweeping, mopping,
cleaning restrooms, and
shoveling snow when needed.
Hours are 12:30pm-9:00pm
Monday through Friday.
Overtime available on some
weekends. Must be able to lift
50 lbs. Benefits include health
insurance, retirement plan, paid
vacation, and sick time.
Send resumes or inquiries to
maintenance@holyinfantschool.
org or call (636) 227-0802,
extension 123.
Outside Service Attendant
$10.30/Hour
Looking to fill our outside team,
flexible hours, golf privileges,
meals on duty, and more!
Call (636) 227-9962
or email
briano@meabrk.org
for more information.
Mowing & Landscaping
Technician in Grounds Dept.
for Rockwood School District
40 hrs/week, 12mo/year
with full benefits,
including retirement
Please go to
www.rsdmo.org to apply.
EEOC
• CUSTODIAL POSITIONS •
for Rockwood School District
40 hours/week
To apply please go to:
www.rsdmo.org
or call 636-733-3270
EEOC
21 S. Washington Ave.
Union, MO 63084
Now Hiring
Part-time Sales
Do you enjoy creating a
beautiful home? Join our team!
We offer a flexible schedule with
great retail hours. We close at
5:30 pm on weekdays and 4 pm
on Saturdays. Work a couple
of Saturdays a month or add in
some weekdays as well.
Please email your resume to
MariaB@UnionFurnitureMo.com
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
SBA Contracting LLC
Home Improvement and Repairs
Interior Painting, Flooring,
Drywall & Wood Repair.
FREE Estimates
Insured
Call 314-910-7458
or email us at
sbacontractingllc@gmail.com
Total Bathroom Remodeling
Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical
30 Years Experience
INSURANCE
AUTO INSURANCE
CALL DROEGE INSURANCE
636-227-9900
We offer
great rates!
LANDSCAPING
M I E N E R
LANDSCAPING
Retaining Walls • Patios • Pruning
Chainsaw Work • Seasonal
Clean-up • Honeysuckle Removal
Friendly service with attention to detail
Call Tom 636.938.9874
www.mienerlandscaping.com
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
LANDSCAPING
AERATION &
OVERSEEDING
Dethatching, Tree and Bush
Trimming / Removal, Mulching,
Landscaping Make-Overs
and Clean Ups.
Lawn Cutting / Leaf Removal
-FAST & FREE Estimates-
TWO MEN & A MOWER
636-432-3451
SPECIALIZING IN
ONE TIME CLEANUP
REPAIR•REDO
ALL NEW
Retaining Walls • Paver Patios
Fire Pits • Walkways
trimming
& removal
TREES • BUSHES
rock•mulch•dirt
bobcat work
+ LANDSCAPE
REHAB +
• FREE ESTIMATES •
636-775-5992
Erosion Water Control
Leaky Basement Service Water
Control, French Drains,
Decorative Stone Design,
Stonewalls, Stair Cases,
Walkways, Flower Beds,
Patio Fire Pits,
Stone Column Sitting Walls,
Mulch Work, Brush Work
& More! (636) 366-4007
or (314) 873-7091
Best Landscaping Values in Town!
Mizzou Crew Mulch,
Shrub Trimming,
Yard Cleanups,
Power Washing,
Moles, Small Walls
and Paver Patios.
Call/text Jeff
314-520-5222
or www.MizzouCrew.com
Let Us Do Your Clean-Up,
Planting, Mulching,
Shrub Trimming,
Tree & Brush Removal
Valley Landscape Co.
(636) 458-8234
PET SERVICES
PLUMBING
LICENSED PLUMBER
Bonded & Insured
Available for all your
plumbing needs.
No job is too small.
FREE ESTIMATES
35 Years Experience.
Senior Discounts
24 hours service!
314-808-4611
TODD THE PLUMBER
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Available for all your plumbing
needs. No job to big or too small.
35 years experience!
314-800-4960
• 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
GVM Plumbing
Can’t beat my prices!
Repair • Remodel • Install
Great Water Heater Install Rates!
Licensed • Responsive • Reliable
(636) 288-7002
POWERWASHING
POWERWASHING
OCTOBER SPECIAL
1 Story House Wash $199
(Up to 2000 sq. ft.)
2 Story House Wash $239
(Up to 2000 sq. ft.)
All Smiles Pressure Washing, LLC
636-279-0056
TREE SERVICES
• COLE TREE SERVICE •
Tree and Stump Removal.
Trimming and Deadwooding.
Free Estimates.
636-475-3661
www.cole-tree-service.biz
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
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PRAYERS
NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
Holy Spirit, you who make me
see everything and show me the
way to reach my ideals. Give
me the divine gift to forgive
and forget them all who have
done wrong to me. I, in short
dialogue, want to thank you in
everything and confirm once
more that I never want to be
separated from you no matter
how great the material desires
may be. I want to be with you
and my beloved one in our
perpetual glory. Thanks for favors.
Pray this prayer for three
consecutive days without asking for
wish. After third day, wish will
be granted no matter how difficult.
Promise to publish this
dialogue as soon as your favor
has been granted. - GB
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WE BUY HOUSES “AS-IS”
NEEDING UPDATES AND REPAIRS!
Over 20 years experience in buying “AS-IS” properties!
No inspections, repairs, updating
or cleaning before selling!
Call or text Kurt Selzle to arrange a free consultation:
314.324.7950
www.SelzleAndAssociates.com • KurtSelzle@gmail.com
WATERPROOFING
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
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Vow Renewals • Baptisms
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