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For the love of Charlie 

[Editor’s note: We chose this column in 

honor of all those families in our readership 

area, who like Charlie Prior’s meet every day 

with courage, love and determination not to 

let a diagnosis defeat them – and to honor the 

local researchers and physicians who work 

diligently to help improve our lives.] 

When Charlie Prior’s second-grade teacher 

asked his class to illustrate how their family 

spent their summer, the 7-year-old didn’t 

hesitate to use the box of crayons in front of 

him to draw a picture of the fire tower his 

family climbed in the Adirondacks to overlook 

the mountain range in northeastern New 

York and the sun setting along the ocean at 

Cape Cod. 

“I like to hike and I like the top of mountains,” 

Charlie wrote in the first picture, 

adding in the second one of the ocean, “I 

like to listen to the waves ... play in the 

ocean, in the sand, and run at the ocean.” 

Pretty normal stuff for a healthy 7-yearold 

boy. But Charlie has Duchenne muscular 

dystrophy, a rare genetic disease that leads to 

progressive muscle degeneration and weakness 

throughout the body, essentially robbing 

a boy – it almost always only affects males 

– of the ability to hike, fish, climb a fire tower, 

run in the sand or swim in the ocean. 

That he is hiking and climbing is nothing 

short of a miracle. 

His mother Cheryl Prior said this summer 

was the best of his young life, all thanks to 

a breakthrough treatment by the biopharmaceutical 

company Sarepta that gets at the 

root of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: the 

boys’ bodies’ inability to make dystrophin, 

the glue that holds muscle fibers together. 

For decades, this gene therapy has been 

the goal of the tight-knit Duchenne muscular 

dystrophy community. Sarepta finally 

got the drug approved by the FDA this year. 

Cheryl, whose family also includes her 

husband Charles and 11-year-old son Noah, 

said so far, Charlie has had two infusions, 

double-blinded and placebo-controlled, 

which took place in January 2022 and January 

2023. 

“About eight weeks after his second infusion, 

we started to see significant improvements 

in his mobility and overall happiness. 

These changes have substantially improved 

Charlie’s life with a new sense of independence 

and self-confidence! And we are continuing 

to see him improve,” she said. 

Since his diagnosis, the Prior family has 

been deeply involved in Parent Project Muscular 

Dystrophy (PPMD), the largest and 

most comprehensive nonprofit organization 

in the U.S. focused entirely on Duchenne 

muscular dystrophy. Cheryl said that includes 

raising awareness and funds for Coach to 

Cure – the annual college football event 

where coaches nationwide wear patches on 

their sleeves in support of Coach to Cure MD. 

Saturday, Sept. 30 marked the 16th year 

(of) AFCA coaches nationwide wearing 

armbands and mentioning Coach to Cure 

MD during on- and off-field interviews. 

The partnership began because of the unique 

parallels between Duchenne muscular dystrophy 

and a game where young men are at 

the peak of their muscular strength. 

Cheryl said everything about her pregnancy 

leading up to the birth of Charlie in 2015 was 

normal. At the age of 3, the Priors said they 

noticed some signs of developmental delay, 

so they took their son to receive treatment 

with a physical therapist and speech therapist. 

“After only a few sessions, Charlie’s physical 

therapist noticed a substantial delay in 

body awareness, postural control, and core 

muscle strength. He could not jump or use 

stairs without assistance,” she said. 

His delays were significant enough that 

she believed he needed further evaluations 

performed. ... It was then they were made 

aware that Charlie showed the symptoms of 

a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 

Because there was a family history of the 

disease, the odds were not in Charlie’s favor. 

Within 48 hours, he was diagnosed. 

“Hearing those words turned our world 

upside down. Nothing would ever be the 

same again. Our lives together are now 

divided into two parts, before DMD and 

after DMD,” Cheryl said. 

She said they are so grateful to PPMD 

for their commitment to groundbreaking 

research and successful advocacy work on 

Capitol Hill, which led to clinical trials and 

approved therapies and his success participating 

in them. Without them, he might not 

have been able to draw such inspirational 

pictures for his teacher. 

Despite the terror that an incurable disease 

brings to a family, something else happens 

that is more powerful and much easier 

to hold on to, Cheryl said, and that is love. 

“Through Charlie’s eyes, love stares back 

at us and reminds us to be thankful for all we 

have right now. Our hearts are full of love, 

hope, faith and positivity, and our focus is 

on our life experiences together and getting 

the best possible care for our son,” she said. 

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Responding to ‘Property tax 

debates’ 

To the Editor: 

While I may agree with Dennis Ganahl’s 

concept of providing property tax relief for 

seniors, we must first consider the fiscal 

impact on taxing entities. However, I must 

object to Mr. Ganahl’s misleading claims 

about the Chesterfield City Council. He 

asserts that they “awarded $400,000,000 to 

private developers while spending $40,000 

to implement an online sales tax on citizens, 

twice,” and that “Chesterfield tells us the 

Staenberg Group needs $350,000,000 to 

build 2,600 apartments.” 

Mr. Ganahl is likely referring to tax increment 

financing (TIF) dollars. TIF operates 

under RSMo. 99.800-99.866, where a 

property must be predominantly blighted to 

qualify. Importantly, no taxing entity (e.g., 

school districts, fire districts) will receive 

less revenue during the TIF’s lifespan. 

Additional property tax revenue, resulting 

from increased property values, can fund 

infrastructure projects within and outside 

the redevelopment area. It’s not an “award” 

to developers; it’s a means for them to contribute 

to infrastructure funding. 

Mr. Ganahl’s mention of “cramming an 

online sales tax on citizens” is also misleading. 

The “use tax,” or Proposition U, 

was introduced due to changing shopping 

patterns depriving local governments of 

funds for essential services. Following the 

2018 US Supreme Court “Wayfair” decision 

and Missouri Senate Bill 153 in 2021, 

the state could collect a 4.225% sales or 

“use tax.” However, local governments 

needed voter approval to collect a smaller 

rate, 1% in Chesterfield. Unfortunately, 

this local measure didn’t pass in 2022 or 

2023, partially due to out-of-town dark 

money political action committees (PACs) 

misleading voters. 

It’s crucial to engage in a balanced discussion 

when addressing complex issues 

like TIF and use tax as these matters are 

much more nuanced than they appear. The 

city of Chesterfield is fully committed to 

providing accurate information so our citizens 

can make informed decisions about 

our city’s future. 

Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation 

• • • 

In response to Mr. Dennis Ganahl’s 

letter to the editor in the last edition of 

West Newsmagazine, I find his assertions 

regarding the Chesterfield Regional TIF 

for redevelopment of the Chesterfield Mall 

property full of non-factual information 

and hyperbole. 

Mr. Ganahl states that the TIF “awards 

$400 Million to private developers.” This is 

false, as Mr. Ganahl appears to have trouble 

with the facts regarding TIF funding. 

The TIF funds represents $298 Million 

of public infrastructure improvements. 

The developers receive no tax abatements 

or tax credits whatsoever. The developers 

pay 100% of their taxes (both property 

and utility) over the life of the TIF as they 

invest more than $2.5 billion of private 

equity. With this investment, their property 

values increase, their property tax assessments 

also increase, and their tax liability 

also increases exponentially. The developer 

must still pay 100% of their taxes. No 

reduction, no deferral, no offsets. 

The TIF captures the increased taxes 

which result solely from the redevelopment 

itself and uses those taxes to build public 

improvements and to remove blight. The 

developer does not control these captured 

taxes, the city does, and these taxes must be 

used for the specific public improvements 

as specified in the TIF development plan. 

Readers are encouraged to read the factual, 

approved documents pertaining to the 

TIF on the city’s website at chesterfield. 

mo.us/tif.html. 

Not one dime of the TIF will be used to 

fund any private buildings as part of this 

development. 

Michael D. Moore 

Ward 3 Councilmember 

Against Prop 3 

To the Editor: 

The Rockwood School District officials 

are calling Prop 3 a “no increase, tax shift.” 

But some voters and journalists have 

pointed out that tax rates would go down 

if Prop 3 fails. 

A yes vote on Prop 3 certainly means 

more money for the district. 

A no vote on Prop 3 would certainly 

mean tax rates would go down as previous 

bond issues are paid off. RSD is close 

to paying off these bonds and the tax levy 

would revert back to prior tax levels. This 

would give relief during times of great 

inflation to our families. 

How can RSD justify keeping the tax 

rate at current levels? 

In Sept. 20 issue of West Newsmagazine, 

David Stokes’s letter goes into good detail 

explaining reassessments and how they 

affect taxing/tax base for our communities. 

The crux of the issue is how Rockwood 

has been budgeting annual building maintenance 

and technology upgrades. The district 

has been floating debt from one bond 

to the next to pay for short term spending 

needs. The previous bonds have been used 

for both large-scale capital improvements 

and short-term annual spending. They 

were put in place for large-scale project 

funding. The district is asking voters to 

keep the current rates high, without any 

large-scale capital improvements scheduled 

and they are still reserving the right 

to ask for future bonds. As it is right now, 

when the large-scale debt is paid, the tax 

rates should come down. Property values 

have skyrocketed, so even if tax rates 

come down, the overall revenue created by 

property tax increases is up. Many across 

our communities have seen 8% to 30% 

property tax rate increases and this directly 

impacts the tax base available. 

RSD is spending less on bus service and 

forcing those families across the myriad of 

schools in the district to let their children 

walk or be driven to school. Less safe for 

children and more costly on families with 

no tax/cost relief. 

Jeff Reiter 

In favor of Prop 3 

As a parent of three current Rockwood 

students who’s volunteered in various 

leadership roles over the past decade, I am 

writing in support of Rockwood’s Prop 3. 

Through my volunteer work, I’ve visited 

all of the district’s elementary, middle, and 

high schools and have seen first-hand the 

need for ongoing facility updates, which 

this zero-tax-rate-increase proposition 

would provide. Rockwood’s facilities 

department does an amazing job maintaining 

the buildings, but many are 40-plus 

years old and are understandably showing 

their age. 

During my six years as an elementary 

school PTO president, for example, parents 

continually asked about replacing the 

playground, which, although safe, was 

installed in 1998 and clearly looks dated. 

I sympathized but explained that funding 

a $150,000 playground was simply out of 

the question on a $30,000 PTO budget. Our 

PTO board also received many parent complaints 

about the school track, which isn’t a 

true oval, floods during rainstorms, and is 

riddled with unsafe bumps caused by tree 

roots. I encountered similar facility-related 

questions and concerns as I worked with 

the 30 other Rockwood PTOs during my 

five years on the Presidents’ Forum board. 

Rockwood’s curriculum is cutting edge 

and up to date, but many of the district’s 

facilities are not. Prop 3 would close this 

gap so our children can learn, play, and 

grow in modern spaces that reflect Rockwood’s 

history of excellence and commitment 

to do what’s best for kids. I encourage 

you to vote yes on Rockwood’s Prop 3 on 

Nov. 7. 

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them a reason to get up each morning. 

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EDITORIAL 

Uncle Charlie 

Number 50 got win number 200. Then 

he shut it down and walked into the sunset. 

Adam Wainwright had already earned 

his spot on the St. Louis Cardinals version 

of Mount Rushmore, but he had history 

in his sights. At 42 years of age, his 

body failed him this year. His back, his 

shoulder, his legs all kept him in intense 

pain throughout the season. 

He would not give up, even though his 

body was trying to give out. 

Waino finally prevailed in the final 

month of his final season. Seven innings, 

four hits, 200 wins, and a heart the size 

of his native Georgia. He ended his career 

the way he had lived it. He packed his 

lunch pail, clocked in and got to work. 

Don’t feel good today? Tough, pitch 

through it. You don’t have your best stuff? 

Too bad, find another way. 

Waino persevered, always. That’s 

what an ace does, and Adam Wainwright 

has been our ace since Chris Carpenter 

passed him the torch more than a decade 

ago. Wainright learned from Carpenter. 

Carpenter learned from Bob Gibson. 

Very different pitchers with very similar 

approaches. Be intimidating, be intelligent, 

be invincible is the mantra of the 

great Redbird hurlers. 

The other thing they all have in 

common is the simple idea that your best 

pitch is your best pitch, always. When 

in doubt, throw your best pitch. Gibson 

(Lou Countryman photo) 

had an untouchable fastball. Carpenter 

could paint any corner with his cutter. 

And Waino could bring Uncle Charlie to 

bear whenever he needed to. That famous 

curveball was the last pitch he threw in 

his storied career, and it did not fail him. 

Do you guys remember that he homered 

in his first big league at bat? The 

stage never scared him in the least. He 

mentored the countless young pitchers 

who came up through the system. He 

bonded with, learned from and helped 

teach the greatest catcher of his generation, 

Yadier Molina. He would pinch hit. 

He would pinch run. He would game 

plan every game, not just his games. He 

started games, and he relieved games 

when that was needed. He personified 

selflessness. 

His 2023 season was terrible. Most of 

his starts were painful to watch. But he 

persevered. He did it because he knows 

history. He also did it because he respects 

the future and knew that there were a 

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the superstar struggle, but still take the 

ball and fight for the win. Was Adam 

Wainwright our best pitcher in 2023? Of 

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way, he picked up 37 pounds of nails, bolts, nuts and other metal debris from 

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City extends Community 

Center lease 

Chesterfield plans to extend its lease 

for the Community Center in Chesterfield 

Mall for another year. 

The city has been leasing space on the 

second floor of the mall since January 

2022, paying just operational expenses. 

The 20,000-square-foot center provides 

programs for all ages but especially seniors. 

Programs include educational presentations, 

health screenings, play space for 

toddlers, bingo and the occasional rental. It 

is open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays. 

According to City Administer Mike 

Geisel, the current lease expires at the end 

of the year. However, the Staenberg Group 

(TSG) offered an extension from Jan. 1 

through Aug. 31, 2024. 

Due to the uncertainty of the mall closure, 

the lease period will then convert to a 

month-to-month term. 

TSG plans to close the mall in preparation 

for the major redevelopment project 

that will include residential, retail, restaurants 

and a hotel. 

The City Council approved the extension 

of the lease at its Sept. 18 meeting. 

P&Z gives nod of approval to 

new Edison Avenue business 

A single-story, 70,000-square-foot office/ 

warehouse building has been proposed 

for the 7.1-acre site on the south side of 

Edison Avenue in Chesterfield. The current 

Damian Kroenung Estate site will be 

developed for Classroom Library Company 

(CLC), a provider of books and other 

materials for the education market. 

A current location exists in downtown St. 

Louis. 

Founded in 2011, CLC began as a 

wholesaler of classroom libraries direct to 

schools. It expanded its customer base to 

include other businesses selling directly 

to the school market, assisting those businesses 

by purchasing, warehousing and 

shipping trade book materials to support 

their programs. 

The site at 17970 Edison Ave. is bordered 

by the Insituform building on the 

west, Chesterfield Executive Park on the 

north, Spirit of St. Louis Airport on the 

south, and Spirit Trade Center on the east. 

Based on the size and height of the proposed 

building, the site is required to have 

three accesses. Two curb cuts are proposed 

on Edison Avenue and another to the 

shared drive on the east, Chesterfield city 

planner Shilpi Bharti said. 

The site is zoned planned industrial. 

Engenuity, on behalf of Edison Partners 

LLC, submitted a site development plan 

for the proposed office and warehouse. A 

20,000-square-foot addition on the east side 

of the building is planned for the future. 

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 in 

favor of the plan at its Sept. 27 meeting. 

Heritage Museum to host 

flood presentation 

Thirty years ago on July 30, the Tetra 

Plastics company located on Spirit of St. 

Louis Boulevard was informed by the 

Army Corp of Engineers of the impending 

levee breach in the Chesterfield Valley. 

They had been told that their three-foot 

sandbagging would hold off any flooding. 

The employees worked all day to sandbag, 

remove critical documents and install 

high-volume pumps to pump out any water. 

Company president Paul Mitchell and 12 

other employees stayed in the building 

to man pumps overnight to hold off any 

flooding but there was no end to the water. 

The Chesterfield Heritage Museum 

invites you to come to see how all were 

rescued by helicopter the next day from 

the roof of the plant. This group and other 

Chesterfield Valley residents or workers 

will show videos and tell their stories at 

the Chesterfield Heritage Museum on the 

second floor of the Chesterfield Mall near 

Macy’s at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. 

This is a free event. The Museum also 

invites you to bring any 30-year flood 

photos to share with the group and to enjoy 

the Museum’s Flood and Missouri River 

displays while you are there. 

Soccer club achieves rezoning 

The city of Chesterfield has approved a 

rezoning request for CarShield FC (Futbol 

Club) to build a soccer training facility on 

a 16.58-acre tract east of Eatherton Road 

and north of Wings Corporate Drive. 

The new Planned Industrial District 

allows athletic courts and fields, gymnasium 

and recreation facility as additional permitted 

uses and modifies the existing development 

criteria. The site would be utilized as 

an indoor and outdoor sports facility. 

A public hearing was held by the Planning 

Commission on July 10, where concerns 

were raised regarding lighting and traffic. 

According to commissioner Mary McDevitt, 

there have been numerous accidents on 

Eatherton Road, due to the proximity of the 

Chesterfield Sports Complex, The Crossing 

Church and other businesses in the area. 

Although a roundabout is planned by 

the Missouri Department of Transportation 

(MoDOT) for Eatherton and Wild 

Horse Creek roads, a traffic study could 

be requested by either the city or county 

during the site development plan process, 

city planner Alyssa Ahner said. 

Another issue raised was the request 

for 70-foot lighting poles for the fields. 

Not only must the illumination of lighting 

adhere to the city’s unified development 

code, CarShield FC will also need 

to receive approval from the Spirit of St. 

Louis Airport to ensure it does not affect 

flight traffic, Ahner said. 

George Stock, of Stock & Associates, 

said the soccer facility will consist of three 

outdoor athletic fields with lighting and 

indoor fields for training and play. Concessions 

and restrooms will be included. The 

facility will host tournaments and leagues. 

CarShield FC is a competitive youth 

soccer club serving the St. Louis Metropolitan 

area with more than 500 kids and 

45 teams. 

The City Council approved the rezoning 

request at the Sept. 18 meeting. 

MANCHESTER 

Police seek federal 

grant assistance 

The Manchester Police Department 

could be getting a technology update, after 

the Board of Aldermen approved at its Sept. 

18 meeting the submission of a grant seeking 

$270,537.99 from the Edward Byrne 

Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. 

The grant proposal requests federal 

assistance to replace officers’ handheld and 

car-mounted radio equipment.





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“The grant proposal is a request for federal 

assistance in the replacement of the 

officer’s handheld and car-mounted radio 

equipment. While the (department) has 

already initiated the replacement of this 

equipment to ensure that the department’s 

communications equipment remains 

current and reliable, the grant funds, if 

awarded will expedite that process,” Lt. Ed 

Skaggs wrote in a memo to the city. 

The last time the department updated its 

radio and communications equipment was 

in 2013, funded through a 911 tax levy. The 

radios were purchased as part of a countywide 

program that ensured all fire and 

police radios were interoperable with all 

other St. Louis county agencies. However, 

the radio equipment has reached the end 

of its life expectancy, to the point where 

repair parts are no longer available on the 

current market. If the police department 

is awarded the federal funds, the money 

would be used to replace 15 car-mounted 

radios and 38 handheld radios, excluding 

installation and training costs. 

ST. LOUIS COUNTY 

Tax incentives for Boeing 

St. Louis County Council approved $155 

million in tax incentives for The Boeing 

Company in a 4-1 vote on Sept. 19 in 

order to help secure a government contract. 

Council members Rita Heard Days 

(District 1), Lisa Clancy (District 5), Ernie 

Trakas (District 6) and Mark Harder (District 

7) voted yes. Kelli Dunaway (District 

2) voted no while Council Chair Shalonda 

Webb (District 4) abstained because she is 

an employee of Boeing. Council member 

Dennis Hancock (District 3) was absent. 

Boeing is competing nationally to secure 

a government contract, called Project 

Voyager, that is for the development and 

production of aerospace technology and 

hardware. With this vote, if Boeing wins 

the contract, the company will receive a 

$155 million tax break over 10 years. 

“Landing this deal will bolster St. Louis 

County’s brand as a national leader in the 

defense industry. Approving these incentives 

demonstrates to the federal government 

that Boeing has the support of the 

community and the financial wherewithal 

to create the facilities needed for this nearly 

$2 billion project,” County Executive Sam 

Page said in a statement. 

But for some on the council their support 

was not so straightforward. 

“I’ve been on the fence with this bill 

since the beginning, especially since we’ve 

been dealing with the senior (property) tax 

freeze going on at the same time,” Harder 

said. “I see the pros and cons of this and 

the unprecedented amount of this incentive 

and what it will be going forward for the 

next generation of defense of our country. 

And for this project to be built in this 

region for generations to come.” 

If Boeing is awarded the government 

contract, Project Voyager would involve 

construction of multiple buildings totaling 

an estimated l,000,000 square feet on two 

sites adjacent to St. Louis Lambert International 

Airport and would bring at least 

500 new jobs. Boeing recently received 

approval from Lambert International 

Airport to lease 154 acres for the project, 

county officials reported. 

The project was brokered on behalf of 

the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership 

(SLEDP). According to Rodney 

Crim, CEO and President of SLEDP, the 

project is for abatement of new investment 

only. No existing taxes will be abated. Further, 

a sales tax exemption on construction 

materials will be provided. 

Project Voyager is estimated to generate 

approximately $l08 million in lieu of taxes 

over the life of the abatement and $1.8 

billion in industrial development, or chapter 

100, bonds to help fund the $2 billion 

expansion project in north county. 

Absentee voting details 

The request period for absentee ballots 

for the November Special Election is 

now open and continues through 5 p.m. 

on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Ballots can be 

requested through the on the county website 

(stlouiscountymo.gov) or by calling 

(314) 615-VOTE. 

The Nov. 7 election affects voters living 

in the city of Manchester, the proposed 

Manchester annexation area and within the 

Rockwood School District. 

Absentee voters can also cast a ballot 

in person at the Board of Elections office, 

725 Northwest Plaza Drive in St. Ann 

Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 

beginning Tuesday, Oct. 24 through 

Monday, Nov. 6. On Saturday, Nov. 4 

from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 6, 

voters will be able to cast in-person absentee 

ballots at the Daniel Boone Branch of 

the St. Louis County Library, 300 Clarkson 

Road in Ellisville. 

Residents who wish to vote absentee will 

have to meet one of the six reasons below: 

• Absent from the county on Election Day. 

• Incapacitated or confined due to sickness 

or disability, including caring for a 

person who is incapacitated or confined 

due to sickness or disability. 

• Restricted by religious belief or practice. 

• Employed by an election authority. 

• Incarcerated, although all necessary 

qualifications for voting have been retained. 

• A participant in the Missouri Safe at 

Home program. 

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Celebrating Sixty Years of Service 

Wings of Hope’s new president looks at local nonprofit’s past, present, future 

By KATE UPTERGROVE 

“Changing and saving lives through the 

power of aviation.” 

For new Wings of Hope President Amy 

Cole Buehler, that statement, the organization’s 

mission, is her north star 

– providing direction, guidance, 

stability and purpose in a world 

that is constantly changing. 

“If it doesn’t fit our mission, 

if it doesn’t pass the mission 

test, then it’s not something that 

Wings of Hope is interested in 

doing or bringing on,” Buehler 

said, describing how she plans 

to lead the nonprofit. She said 

her second guiding point is that 

Buehler 

“all decisions will be made with the health of 

the organization in mind.” 

Wings of Hope is celebrating its 60th anniversary 

year this year, and the need for its 

services has not diminished. 

“We have three main program areas. The 

first being our global humanitarian network,” 

Buehler said. “Wings of Hope was founded 

outside of the United States, and we continue 

to help organizations that are aviation-based 

around the world. Number two is our MAT 

program, our medical relief and air transport 

program, which is our U.S.-based program 

that is run here out of Chesterfield at Spirit of 

St. Louis Airport. 

“We transport patients free 

of charge to critical medical 

care although we are not an air 

ambulance service. We take 

people to and from appointments 

at hospitals throughout 

about a 36-state range, 800 

miles from here. That is our 

mission in action here in the 

United States. That program 

just turned 20 years old and it’s 

probably our most well-known 

for people in and around our area.” 

The MAT program is facilitated by volunteer 

pilots with trips taking place every two 

days to critically needed healthcare. 

“The third area is our SOAR into STEM 

program, which is an aviation education program 

built around STEM education,” Buehler 

said. “We use STEM (science, technology, 

engineering and math) practices alongside 

our aviation operation and bring high school 

students into our hangar twice a year, in the 

spring and in the fall for five Saturdays.” 

The teens learn about the ins and outs of 

aviation from a pilot’s standpoint and from a 

mechanical standpoint, that engineering part, 

but also how to apply STEM-based learning 

to their classes in their home schools. The 

program is directed particularly to female 

students of color. 

“There’s a shortage of potential employees 

in the aviation space in the United States,” 

Buehler said. “We need pilots and we need 

mechanics and all of the employees that surround 

the business of aviation.” 

She noted that SOAR into STEM receives 

quite a bit of funding from Boeing because 

the local aviation company is very concerned 

about the ability to find future employees. 

“This program allows students who might 

not have even thought of aviation as a career 

or perhaps only thought that it meant becoming 

a pilot, whereas there are so many different 

career paths within aviation,” she said. 

It’s interesting to hear the organization’s 

first female president talk with such passion 

about helping girls discover the power 

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From 11 a.m. -3 p.m. on Saturday, 

Oct. 14, Wings of Hope will host its 

Inaugural Plane Pull. Teams of eight 

will compete against each other in pulling 

a 15-ton Sabreliner jet in a timed 

30-foot relay. Spectators are encouraged 

to come and root for their favorite team. 

Participating teams will receive 

commemorative T-shirts, lanyards and 

bragging rights but they must raise 

a minimum of $1,000 to participate. 

Team registration is taking place now at 

wingsofhope.ngo/pulling4hope. 

For those who just want to watch 

and cheer, the event will boast a Kids’ 

Activity Area with face painting, paper 

airplane contests, cornhole and more; 

and food and beverage trucks from 

local favorites, including Pappy’s 

Smokehouse BBQ, Lily’s Cafe Ice 

Cream Truck and Wayno’s Mobile 

International Cuisine. 

and possibilities of aviation given that the 

nonprofit got its start as a result of a woman 

pilot’s determination to change and save 

lives through the power of aviation. 

“There was this nun, Sister Michael 

See WINGS OF HOPE, page 15 

Missouri AG files suit against local school board over alleged Sunshine Law violation 

By LAURA SAGGAR 

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey 

says he is making a point about parents’ and 

school boards’ rights in a recent lawsuit filed 

against a local board of education. 

On Sept. 26, Bailey filed suit against Wentzville 

School District Board of Education, 

alleging that it violated state Sunshine Laws 

by discussing a proposed transgender student 

bathroom usage policy during two closed 

sessions rather than in open meetings. Bailey 

is seeking an injunction as well as monetary 

penalties for each violation. 

“Parents have the right to know who is in 

the bathroom with their children. Members 

of the Wentzville School Board knowingly 

and purposefully denied parents that right 

when they shrouded the transgender student 

bathroom usage policy in secrecy, directly 

violating the Open Meetings Law,” Bailey 

said. “My office is sending the message that 

Missourians do not co-parent with the government. 

We will enforce Missouri’s open 

meetings statute to protect parental rights.” 

In a statement regarding the lawsuit, Bailey 

said his office has received over 40 formal 

complaints from community members in 

addition to board members Rene Henke and 

Jennifer Olson, making this a whistleblower 

case. 

Henke and Olson submitted signed affidavits 

on Sept. 25 alleging that the board 

discussed a possible transgender student 

bathroom policy in closed sessions on June 

14 and July 25. They stated that they formally 

objected to the discussion in the closed meetings 

because they believed the policy should 

have been discussed in open sessions. Both 

board members are serving their first terms 

on the school board. 

“My office is sending the 

message that Missourians 

do not co-parent with the 

government.” 

– Attorney General Andrew Bailey 

Henke and Olson both stated in their affidavits 

that the board only discussed the particular 

student briefly, and then discussed their 

personal opinions on transgender bathroom 

usage in general, which is what they thought 

should be discussed in an open session. Henke 

and Olson said other board members said they 

did not want to discuss the topic in public 

because of potential lawsuits. 

Henke and Olson say the board discussed 

aspects of the transgender student bathroom 

usage policy, including how many students 

the policy would affect, how many accommodation 

requests the district had received, 

and how many students had been using a 

bathroom that did not correspond with their 

biological sex at birth without an accommodation. 

Bailey is alleging those actions went 

beyond the scope of information authorized 

to be discussed in a closed session. 

The suit states that those topics were not 

directly related to legal actions, outside the 

scope of attorney-client advice and were not 

authorized to be closed. It goes on to allege 

that the board purposefully violated the Sunshine 

Law, even after certain board members 

(Henke, Olsen and David Lewis) objected 

multiple times. 

Kelli Hopkins, associate executive director 

of the Missouri School Board Association, 

said that school boards must follow the Sunshine 

Law when deciding to go into a closed 

session and while they may not go into 

closed session to discuss a specific policy, 

sometimes discussion can naturally go in 

that direction. Hopkins is not familiar with 

the specifics of this particular case; however, 

she works with and advises school boards 

across the state. 

“We have no idea if the situation with this 

student (bathroom request) was shaping the 

policy,” Hopkins said. “They go into closed 

session to talk about specific students. If a 

student is involved, they have to go into a 

closed session. The blessing of a closed session 

is that people can speak honestly. While 

you’re in a closed session you can share as it 

is pertaining to the subject. They might discuss, 

‘What is our policy going to be?’ Was 

that an extension of the conversation? In general, 

the courts recognize the school board 

members are volunteers, not legal experts.” 

Hopkins went on to say that school boards 

can not meet in a closed session just because 

they don’t want to talk about a certain topic 

in public. Also, a school board can not pass 

a policy in a closed session, they have to be 

adopted in an open session. 

Kathy DeLaquil, Wentzville’s community 

relations coordinator, said the district does 

not currently have a policy in place regarding 

transgender student bathroom usage and 

that requests are dealt with on a case-by-case 

basis. 

“Given the volatile nature of those requests 

we would advise the board to receive their 

attorney’s advice in making these decisions,” 

Hopkins said. 

The district released the following statement 

in response to the lawsuit.

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Longtime Chesterfield police department chaplain retires 

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By CATHY LENNY 

At the Chesterfield City Council meeting 

on Sept. 18, Mayor Bob Nation presented 

a proclamation to Dr. T.D. Stubblefield, 

acknowledging his service to the police 

department as its chaplain for 22 years. 

Stubblefield has devoted a lifetime of 

faithful service to the ministry, having also 

served as the senior pastor-teacher of the 

First Baptist Church of Chesterfield from 

2000 through 2020. He retired as Pastor 

Emeritus, the first in the church’s history. 

Now, he is retiring again. 

he appreciated all his years of service to the 

police department between 2001 and 2023. 

“Thank you for blessing our police 

department with your humble leadership, 

priestly ministry and a deep love of 

the Lord. You have blessed us in so many 

ways,” the award’s inscription read. 

Stubblefield told Johnson, “I will always 

value your leadership, support of me in 

that role and your friendship. Thank you 

for embracing me as a member of the law 

enforcement family. 

“This role has been an incredible joy. I have 

received so much more than I have given.” 

He said members of the church supported 

him during his chaplain responsibility 

that required his attention and absence 

from the church. 

Stubblefield is married and has four children 

and 10 grandchildren. His wife will 

be glad he’s not waking her up anymore 

with his early morning runs for donuts or 

ride-alongs with the police, he said. 

He has a bachelor’s degree in finance 

from the University of Louisville, a Master 

of Divinity in Christian education from 

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 

Louisville and earned a Doctor of Ministry 

from the Trinity Evangelical Theological 

Seminary in Deerfield, Illinois. 

In 2011, he founded T. D. Stubblefield 

Ministries to pursue partnerships with 

leaders, churches and organizations to 

“advance the Kingdom of God on Earth 

through the communication and application 

of biblical principles.” 

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Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation reads a 

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Stubblefield. (Source: City of Chesterfield) 

“We are so grateful for the service to the 

city of Chesterfield that Pastor Stubblefield 

provided,” Nation said. 

“Dr. Stubblefield has reached thousands 

through his teachings and his weekly 

Christian network program broadcast 

locally each Sunday, through his publication 

of books and articles relating to the 

principles of God’s word to everyday life, 

along with his textual and expositional outlines 

drawn from Old and New Testament 

passages,” Nation noted, reading from the 

proclamation. 

Stubblefield is frequently sought after as 

a conference speaker and revivalist in the 

United States and abroad, including special 

missions to Israel and the Republic of 

South Africa. 

“In spite of the many demands on his 

time, he has always been an integral part 

of the Chesterfield Police Department, 

always available to the officers and staff to 

provide comfort, guidance, assistance and 

support in their time of need,” Nation said. 

In honor of his many accomplishments 

and in gratitude for his years of service to 

city of Chesterfield, its residents and police, 

Nation proclaimed Sept. 18 as Pastor T.D. 

Stubblefield Day. 

Police Chief Ray Johnson called Stubblefield 

not only a great chaplain but a 

great friend. 

In presenting Stubblefield with a crystal 

award for his service, Johnson noted how 

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Local tennis legend honored in Creve Coeur following Hall of Fame induction 

@WESTNEWSMAG 


By JEFFRY GREENBERG 

A special proclamation was the sweetest 

way to kick off the Sept. 26 Creve 

Coeur Council Meeting. That’s especially 

true because it honored long-time 

Creve Coeur citizen Justina Bricka, born 

on Valentine’s Day in 1943. 

Mayor Robert Hoffman stepped to the 

podium with Bricka to deliver a sevenparagraph 

declaration of her incredible 

tennis feats as a player, referee and 

instructor. Most prominent of the items 

mentioned were Bricka’s No. 5 U.S. 

women’s ranking in 1961, her major 

role in helping secure a national Wightman 

Cup Team title and a myriad of top 

doubles tennis finishes. 

He noted that Bricka was inducted 

into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame 

on Thursday, Sept. 14, an honor she 

acknowledged in her acceptance speech 

at the Creve Coeur board meeting. The 

Fall 2023 Hall of Fame class also featured 

Frank Viverito, Jimmy Collins, 

Curtis Francois, Rick Gorzynski, John 

Ulett, Jason Motte, Chris Pronger, Carolyn 

Kindle, Rex Sinquefield and David 

Lee. 

“I want to thank the Creve Coeur City 

Council for this recognition. I’ve enjoyed 

living here in Creve Coeur for some 27 

years. So, this means a great deal to me,” 

Bricka said. “Not only is it special to be 

honored and recognized for my career in 

tennis, but it’s very special to be inducted 

alongside many great athletes across all 

of our great sports. St. Louis is truly the 

greatest sports town in America, and to 

be inducted alongside these many athletes 

is truly humbling.” 

Again, I want to thank you all for 

this special recognition this evening. 

Thanks!” 

Bricka told West Newsmagazine that 

when she received a letter from Creve 

Coeur City Clerk Kellie Henke asking 

if she and any of her family would be 

interested in attending, she responded 

immediately. 

“I called back right away and said I am 

thrilled, appreciate the honor and will 

definitely be there.” 

She was accompanied by her son, Lou 

Horwitz, a criminal defense attorney in 

St. Peters. 

As for her Hall of Fame induction, she 

said, “That was fabulous! It was unbelievable! 

I turned 80 this year. So, you 

don’t expect it to still happen when 

Justina Bricka and Creve Coeur Mayor 

Robert Hoffman (Source: City of Creve Coeur) 

you’re that old. But also, St. Louis is 

a great place to live, to grow up and to 

grow old, and it’s also the best sports city 

in the United States.” 

Bricka made it clear she was referring 

to all sports, not just the nation’s most 

well-known team sports. Referencing 

local author Ed Wheatley’s book “St. 

Louis Sports Memories: Forgotten Teams 

and Moments from America’s Best 

Sports Town,” Brick noted that 13 pages 

are devoted to tennis and much is said 

about the local prominence of bowling. 

In fact, Bricka is featured prominently 

in Wheatley’s book along with Carol 

Hanks Aucamp and Mary-Ann Eisel 

Beattie, who were collectively known as 

the “Golden Girls of Tennis,” when they 

played in the 1960s. 

“These three women … [did some] outstanding 

stuff. They played at Wimbledon, 

the U.S. Open, the French Open, 

the Australian Open,” Wheatley told St. 

Louis Public Radio’s Emily Woodbury in 

a December 2022 interview. 

In her own recollection of St. Louis 

sports, Bricka said she has great memories 

of watching Wrestling at the Chase 

and noted the fact that corkball was 

invented here with its popularity going 

back to the 1890s. 

Bricka was in the very first class of 

inductees into the U.S. Tennis Association’s 

St. Louis Hall of Fame back in 

1990. But she said she had no idea she 

would develop such prowess in tennis as 

a mere 9- or 10-year-old left-hander. 

“When I went to grade school at Flynn 

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Des Peres green lights sale of recreational 

cannabis at Root 66 dispensary 



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By SHWETHA SUNDARRAJAN 

After months of revising floor plans, 

board meetings and heated public meetings, 

Des Peres finally granted local marijuana 

dispensary Root 66 a permit to start 

selling recreational cannabis. That action 

is one that has been opposed by Des Peres 

residents for months. 

Located at 12095 Manchester Road, the 

dispensary gained a permit to sell medical 

cannabis back in August 2022. However, as 

Des Peres struggled to finalize rules for its 

dispensaries, Root 66’s efforts to acquire a 

permit to sell recreational cannabis met with 

pushback. In July, the city finally passed a 

zoning ordinance that would allow for comprehensive 

facilities selling both medical 

and recreational cannabis. 

Two months later, the city held a public 

hearing on Sept. 18, at which Root 66’s 

lawyer, Dan Welsch, presented the latest 

floor plan, and explained how the facility 

complied with the city’s requirements for 

comprehensive cannabis facilities. 

The facility has 20 parking spaces, which 

WINGS OF HOPE, from page 10 

is more than the city’s requirement of 19, and 

the facility complies with city requirements 

by having buffers of 120 feet from existing 

residences, 500 feet from parks and 1,000 

feet from churches, schools and daycares. 

A week later, the Board of Aldermen 

voted to grant the facility a conditional use 

permit. The vote passed 4-2, with aldermen 

Sean Concagh and John Pound voting 

against the ordinance. 

Despite the current approval, the fate 

of recreational marijuana may change by 

November 2024, dependent on a ballot 

question that would allow Des Peres residents 

to choose whether or not to ban recreational 

dispensaries in totality. 

If over 60% of voters approve the ban, 

all of Root 66’s efforts could go up in a 

puff of smoke. For now, Welsch said Root 

66 is focused on going through the current, 

necessary administrative steps before 

opening its Des Peres storefront. 

“This was a long time, a challenging process. 

We’re glad that it’s finally over with, 

and Root 66 is excited to integrate into the 

community of Des Peres,” Welsch said. 

Therese Ryan,” Buehler said. “She was a 

pilot as well and she was in the Turkana 

region of Kenya, which was hit at that point 

with a devastating drought. So the people 

were struggling and she would fly in and 

offer her support, medical care, food, supplies 

and these kind of things. She would 

fly into the communities as a bush pilot and 

land among the people so they didn’t have 

to find her.” 

But as Buehler explained, Ryan’s plane 

was made of fabric and glue. At night, jungle 

animals who Buehler said were mostly 

hyenas, would literally eat pieces off of the 

plane. 

“So she had to spend a lot of time repairing 

the airplane and not doing the kind of 

work that she wanted to do,” Buehler said. 

“So in 1963, Bishop Joseph Houlihan came 

to St. Louis to raise money for the victims of 

this famine and drought. He showed a film 

of Sr. Ryan flying her airplane and a number 

of people who saw that decided to come 

together and purchase her an airplane that 

was aluminum. So there was a fundraising 

strategy developed and a number of local 

businessmen raised the money to buy her 

the airplane. 

“And that really is the birth story of Wings 

of Hope.” 

Today, the nonprofit still relies on the generosity 

of individuals and businesses alongside 

grants to live out its mission and provide 

services 100% free of charge. 

“I’d like people to know that everything 

that we do at Wings of Hope is free of charge 

to the patients and the people we serve – 

whether they’re here in the United States, 

or across the Atlantic Ocean in Tanzania or 

Zambia or South Africa, or whether they’re 

a high school student here looking into aviation 

as a career. Everything we do is first and 

foremost for them. 

“We rely on individual donations, grant 

money, airplane raffles and a few other 

events to raise money to fund all of that. We 

truly rely on the support of people.” 

But it’s not just donors who fuel the organization’s 

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Butterfly Garden on Sept. 13. (Tracey Bruce photo) 

By CATHY LENNY 

Another sanctuary to sustain butterflies, 

especially monarchs, has been created at 

the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in 

Faust Park. An outdoor native butterfly 

garden, Angel Tree Grove, was recently 

dedicated and along with it a new public 

art installation, “Heavenly Connection: 

Young Woman with Cherub.” 

For years, the sculpture had been located 

at the family home of Chesterfield resident 

Rob Kilo. It was imbedded into a tree trunk 

in the yard. Kilo said he isn’t sure when the 

sculpture was placed there, but it was there 

for so long that the tree’s bark had grown 

around the figure, covering the angel’s arm. 

When the decision was made to donate 

the sculpture, the 40-plus-foot white oak 

tree had to be cut down, so that section of 

the tree could be saved and moved to the 

Butterfly House, Kilo said. 

Tree trunk slices were also taken to be 

used as a stepping “stones” pathway to the 

grove. One of the slices is hand painted 

and features a cardinal and a butterfly in 

memory of Kilo’s mother and grandmother. 

His mother, affectionately known as 

“Grammie June,” loved visiting the Missouri 

Botanical Garden and the Butterfly 

House. She also had an affection for birds 

and butterflies, especially the monarch butterfly. 

June used to take the family to the Missouri 

Botanical Garden and the Butterfly 

House, anyplace that had butterflies, 

insects or birds, Kilo said. His grandmother 

Esther Grebe, known to younger generations 

as Great Gram, would go with them. 

So, it was only natural that Kilo would 

approach the Butterfly House with a proposal 

to create a refuge for butterflies there, 

along with a sculpture to commemorate the 

grove. He said the staff “worked tirelessly 

to make this vision a reality.” 

The ribbon cutting on Sept. 13 was well 

attended by family and friends, representatives 

of the Chesterfield Regional Chamber 

of Commerce, city officials, environmentalists 

and those who knew of Kilo’s other 

butterfly-themed gift to the city, Monarch 

Grove, a 9-foot sculpture of a monarch butterfly 

by the artist Glory Hartsfield that was 

erected in Central Park in honor of June 

earlier this year. 

“It was a nice showing,” Kilo said of the 

garden’s unveiling. 

Angel Tree Grove features native pollinator 

plants, including milkweed for Monarch 

butterflies. Two areas adorned with 

purple and red lighting are available for 

sitting and reflecting. 

The garden is registered as with Monarch 

Watch (monarchwatch.org) as a “Monarch 

Waystation.” As such, it is part of the Monarch 

Waystation Registry, a worldwide 

effort to sustain monarch butterflies by 

providing milkweed, nectar sources and 

nearby shelter. 

According to Monarch Watch, the annual 

migration of hundreds of millions of monarch 

butterflies from the United States and 

Canada to mountains in central Mexico 

each fall and back again in the spring is 

“one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.” 

However, it is threatened by habitat 

loss at overwintering grounds in Mexico 

and throughout breeding areas in the 

United States and Canada. 

Monarch Waystations help to offset the 

loss of wild nectar sources, due to herbicide 

use and land development, by providing 

a place where June’s favorite butterfly 

species can rest, lay eggs and feast. 

A similar waystation at Monarch Grove 

has already yielded 30 to 50 caterpillars, 

Kilo says. Caterpillars are starting to populate 

at Angel Tree Grove as well. 

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By ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON 

Andy Rachelski doesn’t tell people 

that his wife, Mary, was diagnosed with 

Alzheimer’s disease. Instead, he tells 

people, “We were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 

disease in 2016.” 

“Because it’s not just her disease,” he 

said. “I am just as much a part of this as 

she is. On Jan. 18 of this coming year, we 

will be married 60 years.” 

Andy, 81, has spent the last seven years 

learning everything he can about the disease 

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wife. And a big part of that is helping himself, 

or caring for the caregiver. 

“I am a logical, analytical person who 

deals with life as it comes and acts on it,” 

Andy said. “This disease is totally illogical. 

For me to deal with it, I have to learn as 

much as I can about it.” 

The Alzheimer’s Association – with its 

24-hour Helpline (800-272-3900), all-male 

support group and online classes – has 

been a crucial resource for him and Mary. 

Though not affiliated with the Alzheimer’s 

Association, Andy said Memory Care 

Home Solutions, which provides support for 

patients and caregivers by assigning counselors 

to help patients and their caregivers 

“navigate” their way through Alzheimer’s 

disease, has also been tremendously helpful. 

As they move through Alzheimer’s, 

Andy and Mary also hope to help others. 

The couple, who have four children, eight 

grandchildren and one great-grandchild, 

have a long history of volunteering, including 

34 years as mentors and teachers in 

prisons. Now, both are also enrolled in 

studies at Washington University School 

of Medicine in St. Louis to help advance 

Alzheimer’s research and treatment. 

“They will be able to study Mary’s brain 

to find out what happened to it,” Andy said. 

“And as far as my brain, they need aged 

healthy brains to be able to make comparisons. 

They’ll track us as long as we live. 

We can contribute and actually help others.” 

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Walking the walk 

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those affected by Alzheimer’s is to participate 

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walk. The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s - 

St. Louis takes place on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 

the Chesterfield Amphitheater and Central 

Park, 631 Veterans Place Drive. 

All funds raised through the walk support 

the Alzheimer’s Association. Teams 

can register at alz.org or beginning at 8 

a.m. on race day. 

At 9:15 a.m., the opening and Promise 

Garden Ceremony takes place. With participants 

holding flowers that represent 

why they walk, the ceremony is a moving 

tribute to those who have lived or are living 

with Alzheimer’s. 

There is no registration fee for the Walk; 

however, the goal is to raise funds. Personal 

donations and team donations help 

fight what Andy calls “an ugly disease.’ 

To register, call or email Jennifer Schafer 

at (314) 750-5679, email jeschafer@alz. 

org or visit alz.org. 

Exploring every option 

The Rachelskis have been in three 

Alzheimer’s research studies since Mary’s 

diagnosis – two that are ongoing. They 

have endured MRIs and cognitive questionnaires, 

data collection and PET scans. 

At one time Mary submitted forty 10-millileter 

vials of her blood. That was for a 

study wherein scientists are attempting to 

develop a blood test for young adults to see 

if they’re heading toward an Alzheimer’s 

diagnosis later in life. 

Andy and Mary Rachelski 

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“They’re trying to come up with a blood 

test so they can give it to younger people 

since Alzheimer’s actually starts in your 

30s and 40s,” Andy said, noting that people 

don’t develop symptoms till much later. 

“Maybe then people could live a different 

lifestyle that might help them.” 

As the disease has progressed Andy 

and Mary are living differently as well. 

For example, after over 50 years of being 

honest with his wife, Andy has had to learn 

to lie to her. So-called “therapeutic lying,” 

ironically is a way to comfort a loved one 

with Alzheimer’s and dementia. 

When Mary says something that is completely 

illogical and even untrue, Andy has 

to, in effect, play along. He has learned that 

memory problems cannot be cured by correcting 

or trying to reason with her. 

See ALZHEIMER’S WALK, page 61

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Imagine humans living for long periods 

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space. Is it Star Trek? No, that’s exactly 

what Eureka High alum Sean Fuller is 

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Space Station. 

Fuller, a 1992 graduate, is the international 

partner manager for the Gateway 

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in Houston. Gateway is part of the Artemis 

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Moon. It will serve as an outpost that orbits 

the Moon and one day, it will serve as a 

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Working with NASA to place 

humans on Moon – and beyond 

Eureka High alum Sean Fuller with his high 

school yearbook. (Melanie Palermo photo) 

According to NASA, Gateway’s capabilities 

will support sustained exploration and 

research in deep space, including docking 

ports for a variety of visiting spacecraft, 

space for crew to live and work, and onboard 

science investigations to study heliophysics, 

human health and life sciences, 

among other areas. 

“We will build an Artemis Base Camp on 

the surface and the Gateway in lunar orbit. 

These elements will allow our robots and 

astronauts to explore more and conduct 

more science than ever before,” the NASA 

website predicts. 

Fuller was in town recently for meetings 

about the Gateway project, whose arch 

logo and name were inspired by St. Louis’ 

most famous landmark and exploration 

launch. 

“Right here in St. Louis was the starting 

point for explorers Lewis and Clark as they 

journeyed west,” Fuller explained. 

Fuller and some of his Gateway international 

partners from Europe and Canada 

visited Eureka High in September to speak 

to a group of STEM (science, technology, 

engineering and math) students. He said 

he was impressed with the improvements 

made on campus since his time as a student. 

“The campus has evolved a lot over the 

years. I’m very impressed with the laboratories. 

They’re better than a lot of the universities 

I’ve visited,” he said. 

When Fuller was in high school, he was 

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on to college and graduated with a degree 

in engineering physics. After college, he 

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the space station. 

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NASA, from page 20 

chemistry teacher who was hands-on and 

we blew things up in chemistry lab. Handson 

is really cool because it puts what’s in 

the books into your hands more and you 

can see it happen,” Fuller recalled. 

NASA has the same theory about handson 

development, as its website boldly 

declares: “All that we build, all that we 

study, all that we do, prepares us to go.” 

Through the Gateway project, NASA will 

be building power infrastructures, rovers 

and habitats on the Moon using what the 

agency learned from the Apollo-era missions 

of the 1960s and 1970s. Artemis III is 

scheduled to launch in December 2025 and 

will land on the south pole, where astronauts 

expect to stay, on the lunar surface, 

for around six days. 

“In the Apollo era, we had the landings 

on the Moon. Those were the scouting 

missions to see if we could do it and find 

out what’s there,” Fuller explained. “Now, 

for the Artemis Program, we’re ready to 

go back for much longer durations on the 

Moon and we are headed to the red planet. 

We’re building up to Mars.” 

The first unmanned trip around the Moon, 

Artemis I, took place in 2022 with the 

success of NASA’s Space Launch System 

(SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft on its 

1.4 million-mile mission beyond the Moon. 

“In next year’s timeframe, we will start 

to send crews to fly out and back, around 

the Moon. After that, each flight will land 

on the Moon. Flight durations (also) will 

be much longer, beginning with a oneweek 

stay in space,” Fuller said. 

The Artemis II mission, the next stage in 

exploration is expected to launch in late 2024. 

Fuller told students they could be part of 

the mission to Mars someday. He said he 

was impressed by the intelligent questions 

they asked him. 

“The exposure these kids are getting, and 

the opportunities to do the experiments to 

really learn, is incredible. I see the sparkle 

in their eyes and they are really learning and 

having fun. It’s awesome to see,” he said. 

Learn more about the Gateway 

Program and NASA’s mission to the 

Moon and beyond at 

nasa.gov/topics/moon-to-mars. 

FAUST, from page 16 

According to Monarch Watch, creating 

a Monarch Waystation can be as simple 

as adding milkweeds and nectar sources 

to existing gardens or maintaining natural 

habitats with milkweeds. 

Additionally, Angel Tree Grove is registered 

and recognized as a certified wildlife 

habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. 

Creek Valley 

“Heavenly Connection: Young Woman with 

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to the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. 

(Tracey Bruce photo) 

The central feature of the Butterfly 

House is an 8,000-square-foot glass conservatory 

where visitors mingle with more 

than 60 species of the world’s most beautiful 

butterflies in free flight. This month, 

the Butterfly House celebrates its Silver 

Anniversary (25 years). It is open Tuesday 

through Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 

with admission rates of $8 per adult (ages 

13-64) and $5 for children (ages 3-12) and 

seniors. Admission is free from 10 a.m.- 

noon on the first Tuesday of each month. 

“This newly renovated section, in our 

outdoor Native Butterfly Garden, supports 

the Butterfly House’s mission as we work 

to increase awareness of creating pollinator 

habitats,” said Director Jennifer Mullix. 

“We appreciate Rob Kilo family’s continued 

support in honoring their ‘Grammie 

June,’ including during the recent expansion 

of our Entomology Lab, and their 

Great Gram Esther Grebe.” 

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Honoring those who serve 

On Thursday, Sept. 21, fourth-grade students 

at Rockwood’s Belvins Elementary 

in Eureka took their 9/11 lessons to heart 

by delivering thank-you cards, snacks and 

drinks to local first responders. The treats 

were given to the Eureka Fire Department 

during a visit to the school to show 

the students’ appreciation for all the first 

responders do for the school and community. 

Blevins Elementary Principal Hector 

Ramirez delivered the items to the Eureka 

Police Department on behalf of the students. 

While the visit from the Eureka FPD was 

planned, the gifts from the fourth-grade 

class were a well-received surprise. 

Valley Park elementary students sang at the Cardinals game on Sept. 2. Part of the fun was being led onto 

the field by Fredbird. 

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Kicking off the new 

school year right 

On Monday, Sept. 18, the freshman class 

at Westminster Christian Academy hosted 

the Special Olympics Kickball Tournament. 

Athletes from several Special School 

District schools competed in kickball 

games and participated in fun activities 

with their Westminster “buddies.” 

A Special Olympics kickball athlete enters 

the playing field through a “tunnel of 

buddies.” 

(Source: WCA/Facebook) 

CBC heads to the Bronx 

CBC High’s Cerre Players invite guests 

to step back in time to the streets of the 

Bronx in the 1960s as they share “A Bronx 

Tale,” high school edition. 

According to broadwaylicensing.com, 

the high school musical is based on the 

critically acclaimed play that inspired the 

now classic film starring Robert De Niro, 

in which a young man is caught between 

the father he loves and the mob boss he’d 

love to be. The site describes “A Bronx 

Tale” as a story about respect, loyalty, love 

and above all else: family but cautions that 

even the high school version contains adult 

language and mild violence. 

Performances take place in the school’s 

state-of-the-art Gundaker Theater at 7:30 

p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 

14 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. 

Tickets can be purchased at cbccadet. 

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CBC singer wins River 

Blenders contest 

Senior Ben Hammock performed at the 

annual St. Louis Art Fair on Sept. 9 and 

walked away with a cash award from The 

River Blenders’ annual Sing For Scholarships 

contest. 

River Blenders is a West County-based 

chorus that features women from around 

the bi-state region. Each year members 

of the group perform at the Art Fair, then 

turn the stage over to area students who 

showcase their singing talents in the hope 

of winning cash prizes. This year’s competition 

featured five finalists, from whom 

the audience chose Hammock as the best of 

the best. While he claimed the first-place 

prize, cash awards were also presented to 

Julianna Busse; Julia Worley; Aria Garrett, 

of Marquette High; and Lindsey Moore. 

Hammock is a member of CBC’s Band 

of Brothers, which comprises student 

members of the Jazz Band, Cadet Band 

and Drumline. 

River Blenders is a Sweet Adelines International 

membership chorus that practices 

each Monday beginning at 7:30 p.m. at St. 

Martin’s Episcopal Church, 15764 Clayton 

Road. Interested women of all ages are 

always welcome to attend any rehearsal to 

learn more. 

Learning a new language 

of friendship 

New this year, Parkway schools are serving 

all students in need of deaf and hard of 

hearing services across St. Louis County. 

Through the district’s partnership with the 

Special School District, students who are 

deaf or hard of hearing attend Bellerive 

Elementary, Northeast Middle, North High, 

Highcroft Ridge Elementary, West Middle 

and West High. 

As a result, students at Bellerive Elementary 

are learning American Sign Language 

(ASL) so that they can communicate with 

new classmates and friends. 

Celebrating Hispanic heritage 

with a creative twist 

Wildwood Middle eighth-grade students 

created digital book trailers as a way to celebrate 

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 

which runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. 

The student project is a collaborative 

effort of the world languages and library 

departments to empower students by 

sharing their learning of Hispanic culture 

directly to peers in the school and across 

the Rockwood School District. 

This year’s eighth-graders began this 

project at the end of seventh grade last 

school year by reading books by Hispanic 

authors or with Hispanic main characters. 

Students gained a new lens into another 

culture through their reading coupled with 

in-class learning. 

As they started this school year, they 

applied their knowledge and skills to create 

compelling video commercials to generate 

interest for the books they read, along 

with a speech of introduction in Spanish 

as one of the main characters. These were 

shared digitally to other Rockwood middle 

schools and directly with other Wildwood 

students during a “living museum” in the 

library. 

“We wanted to do something to celebrate 

Hispanic Heritage Month that would be 

both educational and creative,” said Jennifer 

Porter, the Wildwood Spanish teacher 

who is leading the project. “We think these 

digital book trailers are a great way to 

introduce students to Hispanic culture and 

literature.” 

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Marquette kicks off craft fair season 

By LAURA SAGGAR 

Local high school craft fairs are a family 

favorite for finding special and unique 

items. An added benefit is that the proceeds 

from the craft fairs fund the high school 

band programs. Behind the scenes band 

booster parents usually are the ones who 

organize the craft fairs because they are 

the fundraiser for the school’s band program. 

Marquette High kicks off the craft 

fair season on Oct. 7, celebrating their 30th 

year of hosting craft fairs. (For a full list of 

area craft fairs see page 57.) 

“We appreciate the support from the community,” 

said Melissa Schermer, this year’s 

craft fair coordinator. “I’m very proud of our 

band program, the band directors and students 

and what they bring to the community.” 

Schermer is a band booster parent volunteer. 

Her son, Jackson Brusatti, is a senior 

this year and plays the tuba in the marching 

band and wind ensemble, and the trombone 

in the jazz ensemble. 

Shermer has been working on this year’s 

craft fair since last year, and said it’s going 

to be the biggest they’ve ever done with 

174 vendors, which is fifty percent more 

than last year. 

“I am a craft fair junkie for sure,” 

Schermer said. “ Our vendors are professional 

crafters and artists to hobbyists. If 

I could buy something from everybody I 

would. Everything is so unique. That’s the 

beauty of these craft fairs. You’re going to 

buy one of a kind items. This year there 

will be a tea towel maker and even a local 

honey supplier.” 

Other types of vendors include professional 

photographers, woodwork, metal 

art, wreaths, jewelry, drinkware, women’s 

clothing, graphic tees, baby items, yard 

games, candles, hand made cards, holiday 

decor, stained glass and sculptures. 

Schermer said over 2,000 people came 

through the craft fair last year, and they 

anticipate more this year. 

“It takes all of our parents in our band to 

pull this off,” Schermer said. “West county 

loves craft fairs and we love our west 

county folks for coming out to them.” 

Money raised from the vendors, concessions, 

bake sale and used book sale all benefit 

the band program by offsetting travel 

expenses for competitions, props that are 

on the field to enhance the performance, 

a show designer, extra staff at band camp 

and clinicians at practice. 

“Our philosophy is that the money we 

raise doesn’t guarantee the trophies, but it 

enhances the students’ experiences and the 

band directors have the tools and support 

that they need to make a very successful 

program,” Schermer said. “Besides our 

band directors Christian Pierce and Kaylin 

Knost, we also have band director Andy 

Cook, who works with the percussion, and 

Amanda Rawls and Katy Bagwill direct 

the color guard. Since becoming our band 

director in 2020, Mr. Pierce has really put 

the band program on the map. We want to 

support him as band boosters.” 

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The St. Joseph’s Academy cross country team at the Forest 

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By WARREN MAYES 

High school girls cross country 

St. Joseph’s Academy won the high 

school girls cross country Gold Division in 

the recent Forest Park Invitational with 73 

points. 

Parkway Central came in second with 

96 points. Sara Williams led the team. She 

wound up 11th with a time of 20:58.00. 

The Angels’ sophomore Savannah 

Amann won the Gold Division medalist 

honors with a time of 19 minutes, 34.03 seconds. 

Last fall, she watched the race from 

the sidelines as she nursed a stress fracture. 

Rines came in fourth in 20:28.60. Maggie 

Boedefeld finished 10th in 20:57.60. 

St. Joseph’s coach Scott House was 

pleased with how his girls performed. 

“Coming into the meet, we felt we had 

a good chance to win both the varsity and 

junior varsity divisions,” House said. “We 

returned all but one member of our state 

qualifying varsity team from last year, but 

added Lucy Rines, a freshman, who has 

become our No. 2 runner.” 

The program has been successful since 

House took it over in 2020. The Angels 

have qualified for state as a team every 

year, finishing second at the district meet 

each year. In 2021, St. Joseph’s had its 

second-best finish in school history with an 

eighth-place effort. The only thing missing 

is having a medalist at state. 

Last year, St. Joseph’s finished ninth in 

the Gold Division. This year, it was different. 

“I am very happy with the result,” House 

said. “It was a great experience for the 

newcomers to the team as they had not yet 

won a meet for St. Joe’s. 

“Savannah is really motivated to win a 

medal at state this year. She ran a perfect 

race, exactly as we had planned. She was 

beaten at the Fleet Feet Classic in the last 

150 meters and was really motivated to get 

the win. She went out with the leaders and 

just sat in with them until late in the race 

when she made her move for the win. She 

executed her race plan as well as anyone 

could have. 

“We had a lot of girls running their first 

high school 5K cross country race and they 

did very well. Our JV team also won and 

we had seven medalists.” 

This group of Angels is special. 

“I am so lucky to have such a great group 

of young women. We have 45 student-athletes 

this year, the biggest team in school 

history, and every one of them is great – on 

and off the course,” he said. “The juniors 

and seniors have really helped to build a 

program that others want to be a part of, 

due to both their achievements as well as 

fostering a true family environment within 

the team. We have 32 sophomores and 

freshmen, including nine of the top 14 runners, 

so the future is very bright at St. Joe.” 

Youth racquetball 

Lafayette coach Manny Rodriguez 

recently had nine members of his team 

participate in the 2023 USA Racquetball 

National Junior Championships in Pleasanton, 

California. 

“Among them, one of our young athletes 

achieved an impressive top 2 placement in 

the Gold division,” Rodriguez said. “He 

has been selected to represent Team USA 

in the 10 and under division at the upcoming 

Junior Worlds in Bolivia.” 

Brothers Eli and JT Wright, of Wildwood, 

will be competing in the 2023 IRF 

World Junior Racquetball Championships 

in Tarija, Bolivia. 

“Both kids are proud members of Team 

Lafayette Racquetball,” Rodriguez said. 

Eli Wright, 10, played in the 10 and under 

Boy’s Singles Division at the junior championships. 

He stayed in the championship’s 

Gold Bracket, playing three matches to 

place second overall. That qualified him to 

be on the 2023-2024 U.S. Junior National 

Racquetball Team. 

On his way to this accomplishment, he 

made the All-American team by making it 

to the semifinals, where he beat Noah Jackola, 

of San Antonio, Texas. He fell short in 

the finals against Chris Nelson, also of San 

Antonio. 

Eli’s 13-year-old brother, JT Wright, 

played in the 12 and under Boy’s Single 

Division. He was beaten in the second 

round of the Gold Championship Division 

by Alejandro Robles Picon, of Manteca, 

California, who won this top bracket. However, 

JT performed well in the next bracket 

(Blue), taking first place in the finals after 

having played in four matches. 

JT will also compete at the IRF World 

Junior Racquetball Championships in the 

Esprit Cup the same as those who qualified 

for Team USA, as a non-point earning 

player for the team. JT also placed third in 

boy’s doubles for the 14 and under division 

at Nationals, playing with Hunter Dierberg. 

High school girls volleyball 

Francis Howell won the St. Joseph’s 

Academy Tournament of Champions. 

The Vikings went 4-0 to win the title. 

Francis Howell defeated Timberland and 

Pleasant Hill. The Vikings met St. Joseph’s 

Academy in the semifinals and won in three 

sets. In the championship match, Francis 

Howell defeated Lutheran St. Charles 

25-23, 25-19. 

At the Pattonville Tournament, the Parkway 

Central Colts finished in second place. 

The Colts topped Ladue, Affton and Webster 

Groves in three sets. Parkway Central 

met Pattonville for the championship and 

lost 17-25, 22-25. 

High school softball 

The Lafayette Lancers fell 1-0 to Washington 

in the championship game of the 

St. Louis Suburban Softball Showdown 

played at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic 

Association fields. 

Washington’s Taylor Brown hit a home 

run in the third inning for the game’s only 

run. A pitcher, Brown allowed just one hit 

while striking out 15 Lancers. She has committed 

to play in college at Texas A&M. 

Junior pitcher Abby Carr took the loss 

for the Lancers. She gave up just three hits 

and struck out 12. 

2024 US Amateur 

Four-Ball Qualifying 

West County brothers Sam and Joe 

Migdal have qualified to play in 2024 in 

the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball. 

The 2024 US Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier 

recently was held at Annbriar Golf 

Course in Waterloo, Illinois. Two qualifying 

spots and two alternate positions were 

on the line. 

The Migdal brothers put together a front 

nine score of 8-under par featuring an 

eagle from each brother. The pair recorded 

two birdies on the back nine to come in at 

10-under to earn medalist honors. 

Todd Obergoenner, of Cape Girardeau, 

and Blake Driskell, of Jackson, finished at 

9-under to earn the other qualifying spot. 

The Migdal brothers will travel to the 

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Pennsylvania to compete in the 2024 U.S. 

Amateur Four-Ball Championship from 

May 25-29, 2024. 

STLDGA Parent/Child 

Championship 

Kyle and Kathy Glennon, of the Country 

Club of St. Albans, won the Salomon 

Parent/Child Championship at Whitmoor 

Country Club in Weldon Spring. 

The Glennons won a three-hole playoff. 

They shot a 3-under 69. Bob and Clayton 

Cissell, of Bogey Hills Country Club, 

also shot a 69. 

Kathy Glennon rolled in a birdie putt 

from just off the green to win the playoff. 

Southern Illinois Amateur 

Kyle Weldon, of the Metropolitan 

eClub, is the Southern Illinois Amateur 

Champion. 

Weldon, a Parkway South and Kansas 

State graduate, led the championship at 

3-under par after the first round at Green 

Hills Golf Club. Weldon had five birdies 

helping place him at the top of the leaderboard. 

In the second round, Weldon shot 

1-under to finish first and win $350 with a 

4-under total. 

BRICKA, from page 14 

mom dropped me off there and it was 

just swimming and tennis. After the first 

day of swimming, I hated it for things 

like just putting my face underwater. 

So I started getting dropped off just 

for tennis. There were handball courts 

in Heman Park, and when I got a little 

better, I could hit against the wall.” 

She said the clinic, run by Earl Buchholz 

Sr., was really fun. 

It didn’t take long for pure enjoyment 

to translate into exceptional performances. 

At the tender age of 16, Bricka 

won the deciding match for the U.S. 

by besting Britain’s Angela Mortimer. 

What was most thrilling and shocking 

about that match was that Mortimer had 

recently become the Wimbledon champion. 

Her most prominent singles victory 

occurred the very same year when, at the 

1959 U.S. Nationals, Bricka fought off 

three first-round match points to defeat 

the long-time, world-famous Bille Jean 

Moffitt King. That controversial result 

is worth reading about on several tennis 

sites. 

Other highlights include winning the 

national clay court doubles title with 

Hanks Aucamp, who is also in the local 

sports hall of fame, and winning the 

Irish doubles with Eisel Beattie. She also 

combined with Margaret Smith Court to 

win the Swiss Open and finish runner-up 

in the French Open. 

Twice Bricka and mixed doubles teammate 

Frank Froehling reached the semifinals 

at Wimbledon. She won the mixed 

doubles with Gene Scott at the Merion 

Cricket Club. 

Her tennis career would have lasted 

much longer, but the rewards back then 

paled in comparison to those of today. 

“When you went to a tournament like 

the Southern Circuit, you had to find 

someone with a car and you went from 

one place to another. When you were at 

the tournament, people affiliated with 

the tennis club or with tennis in that 

area would house the players. You’d 

stay at their homes and get breakfast 

and dinner there, and you were on your 

own for lunch. Also, there was no money 

back then. If you won, all you got was 

a trophy. They weren’t allowed to give 

money as an amateur sport.” 

Shortly after retirement, Bricka married 

Dick Horwitz and later became a 

referee for the Women’s Pro Tour. 

“The WTA, Women’s Tennis Association, 

asked me to be the tournament 

referee for the Avon Tour, which was 

mostly called the Virginia Slims Tour. It 

was the only women’s tour in the winter. 

It was held in about 10 different cities 

then the finals were in Madison Square 

Garden. That was very exciting because 

I had never been a ref,” Bricka said. “I 

was getting to do all the things in the 

sport that I really loved.” 

She subsequently accepted a job at 

Triple A in Forest Park as the first female 

head tennis professional in St. Louis. 

“I had played at Triple A most of my life, 

so I guess it was natural that I fell into 

getting the job there. I was also teaching 

clinics in area schools,” she said. “But 

at Triple A, there was no money in it. 

How would you tell that to your parents? 

That’s why I started teaching. 

“If you were teaching, you had an 

income. I knew I would always have a 

job teaching. I also taught some at John 

Burroughs. That was years ago!” 

After her sons, Lou and Joe, were born 

two years apart, Justina was offered work 

at the brand-new Frontenac Racquet 

Club. That’s where she was for 30 years, 

including stints as manager and owner. 

Unfortunately, the last time she played 

tennis was some 15 years ago, having 

suffered through “a hip replacement, torn 

rotator cuff, issues with her left hand, 

spinal stenosis and really bad arthritis.” 

Still, detailed memories of tennis highlights 

from the past 70 years resonate 

through her mind and heart. 

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The Pond Athletic Association (PAA) will 

celebrate its 60th anniversary this month. 

The milestone represents generations of kids 

who have learned baseball basics on its fields 

and adults who have volunteered through the 

years to ensure that the association’s legacy 

continues. 

Located at 1725 Pond Road 

in Wildwood, the PAA park 

boasts seven well-maintained 

diamonds, a concession stand, 

asphalt parking and an abundance 

of shade trees, not found 

at any other County Athletic 

Association Park. 

Everybody helped donate toward 

it. (A total of $10,000 was raised.) 

“I think we did a good job. We 

built a pretty darn nice ballpark.” 

The association offers training 

Waterhouse said the kids 

leagues for boys and girls Glen Herbst needed to play ball and all of the 

who are 4 to 6 years of age, 

parents pitched in and helped out. 

spring and fall baseball and softball leagues 

in the 7 under through 14 under youth divisions, 

men’s and co-ed softball leagues, and 

tournaments. 

“It takes a community to keep a park like 

this going,” explained current Chair Bob 

Kraemer, who has been on the PAA Board 

for 19 years. “It will be 60 years. Not a lot 

of community parks, not-for-profit parks, can 

stay open that long. We’re very proud of that. 

“Our park is full every night and every 

weekend. It’s our hometown park.” 

In a nod to the many volunteers that over 

the years have kept the game going, Kraemer 

noted: “Our park is in the best shape it’s ever 

been in.” 

The 60th-anniversary festivities will culminate 

on Oct. 22 at the end of that weekend’s 

Glen Herbst Memorial Tournament, a softball 

tournament for men’s and coed teams. 

“It started with one ball field. Then, we 

added another ballpark. It just kept growing,” 

he said. “I didn’t think it would reach the 

status that it has.” 

Those who have long been associated 

with the PAA know it’s impossible to think 

about the park without thinking about the late 

Glen Herbst. He is a park legend, donating 

countless hours of time to the park and West 

County youth baseball and softball over his 

lifetime. His wife, Judy, remains involved 

with the PAA. 

“Glen was a fixture at the park,” Kraemer 

said. “He’s one of the best guys ... a park 

treasure. He kept it running, along with his 

wife, Judy.” 

The park features “Play for Glen” signs 

throughout the facility. 

“We retired early and he 

spent most of his days at 

“We’ll have bands, concessions and multiple 

Pond doing whatever 

past presidents will be speaking. It’ll be 

fun,” said Kraemer, who will be among the 

was needed, like repairing 

picnic tables,” Judy 

guest speakers. “It will be our last event of said. “He enjoyed 

the year.” 

Among those attending the celebration will 

be Fred Waterhouse III. More than 50 years 

ago, Waterhouse, who is now 90, played 

a key role in the initial purchase of the 1.2- 

acre tract of land where the PAA is located. 

He also sat on the PAA’s first board along 

with Curtis Glore Jr., W.C. Bockstiegel, Earl 

Bartman, Wm. E. Steinbruesck and Allen B. 

Hughes. 

The PAA was incorporated on May 21, 

1963, with the purpose of promoting and furthering 

the athletic welfare of area youth. 

Waterhouse was credited along with West 

St. Louis County and Bonhomme Lions 

Clubs as being instrumental in the association’s 

creation and growth. 

“When I helped build it, there wasn’t any 

place for the kids to play,” Waterhouse said. 

every minute of it.” 

The people who 

volunteer and work 

at the PAA carry out 

their love of the game in 

much the same way. 

“We look for people who 

are loyal to Pond,” Judy said. 

“The coaches are about teaching the 

children. It’s not just skills but the enjoyment 

of the sport. Several of our directors have not 

had kids playing at Pond for years yet they 

are still here at the park. They stay involved. 

I’ve been here since 1978 – and I’ve never 

gotten paid.” She laughed. “It’s important to 

me. I can’t imagine the area without Pond 

ballpark.” 

Kraemer agreed. 

“It’s so important to the area,” he said. 

“The school didn’t want the kids playing “It’s an extension of the city. We employ 70 

on the schoolyard. So, we built a ballpark. people from ages 10 to 80. They are umpires, 

concession workers and grounds crew workers.” 

The park also has plenty of teams playing 

and registration remains high. 

“We’ve filled our park with men’s leagues 

and coed leagues. We host every Sunday 

middle school feeder softball team from the 

Rockwood and Parkway school districts. We 

get teams from St. Charles to Arnold and 

North County playing here. They come from 

all over. That fills our park.” 

Every summer, the PAA hosts international 

games in early August. Teams from Japan, 

Germany, Korea and other parts of Europe 

come to play. The boys teams are for ages 

12 to 15. 

“It’s a week-long event. The USA will have 

seven or eight teams playing along with the 

international baseball teams every year at 

Pond,” Kraemer said. “A total of 20 teams 

come from different countries to play. They 

all attend a Cardinal game and go on a float 

trip. We count on host families to host the 

boys in their homes. 

“It’s awesome. It’s just a great 

event. The community loves 

it. The kids swap jerseys 

with other kids from 

other teams at the end. 

It’s really cool for us.” 

Board member 

emeritus John Hoekstra 

Sr. is a former 

PAA treasurer and 

served as a team coach 

for years. He has been 

umpiring since 1977. His 

wife, Mickie, also served a 

term as PAA board president. 

“Back then, it was $9 a game to 

umpire,” Hoekstra, age 77, said. “Now it’s up 

to $50. I still umpire for Pond and I enjoy it.” 

Hoekstra will be one of the speakers and 

knows what he will say. 

“I’ll talk about the trees Glen and I planted,” 

Hoekstra said. “It took two years to get the 

$175 approved to plant 20 maple trees. We 

chose maple because any other kind of tree 

was more expensive. Maples grow faster. 

“We had a wait a year because they didn’t 

have the $175.” 

After they were planted, Hoekstra said they 

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worked to make sure the trees survived. 

“What Glen and I did was we’d come 

home from work – and there was no watering 

system – (so) we took buckets of water from 

the creek and watered the trees,” he said. 

“The first three fields are shaded by those 

trees. Teams love Pond because it’s shaded.” 

Sponsors have also played a big role in 

keeping up the park. Included are Sports 

Courts of St. Louis, Big Chief Roadhouse, 

Wildwood Pub, Lindenwood University, Passiglia’s 

Nursery, Ficks Landscaping Supply, 

Site One, Hoffman Brothers, Design Aire 

Heating and Cooling, and Spartan Logistics 

Management. 

Before there were sponsors, raising money 

meant calling B-I-N-G-O. 

“Back then we had dreams of it being a 

really nice ballpark,” Judy said. “We started 

bingo as a way to raise money. We only had 

$9,000 in the bank. All of us would pitch 

together and pay the bills and make it happen. 

Glen got bingo started and we started raising 

$1,000 a week. That was a lot back in the 80s. 

We ran that for 15 years and we paid off all 

the bills.” 

The driveway was paved. The property 

was paid off. A new concession stand was 

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from the bingo money. Other than the 

registration fees, profits from the concession 

stand now pay the way for the PAA to continue. 

Once a labor of parent volunteers, the 

stand is now subcontracted out. 

Judy’s daughter, Dionna Helfers, is the 

board’s secretary. She grew up playing at 

Pond. 

“I want kids to have the same great experience 

that I had growing up,” Helfers said. 

“We’re preserving that fun developmental 

level for kids here. I think that’s slowly disappearing 

with all the select clubs and traveling 

teams that are around.” 

That’s not something anyone wants to see 

happen. So, the PAA is always seeking new 

volunteers to keep the association viable and 

plan the park’s future. 

“Sixty years is a long time. We have a 

lot to celebrate,” said Judy, noting that she 

hopes former and current players as well as 

the community will come out to the park the 

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“I think expectations are different maybe 

than they have been in the past,” he said, 

“but I expect us to compete at a higher level 

and be a better all-around team and organization 

than we were last season.” 

St. Louis registered just 81 points in 

2022-23 and missed the playoffs for the 

first time since 2017-18 (only the second 

time since the 2011-12 season). They 

stumbled out of the gate last season, dropping 

eight straight games in their first 11 

en route to a losing season with a mediocre 

37-38-7 record. The team finished 14 

points out of a playoff spot last year. 

Allowing almost 300 goals against and 

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have disappointment from last year.” 

The Blues, of course, captured the Stanley 

Cup in 2019. That was when Berube 

took over for Mike Yeo 20 games into the 

season. He’s done a solid job steering the 

team into postseason play. 

However, in defending their Cup title in 

2019-20, COVID-19 dramatically changed 

everything. The Blues bowed out in the 

first round of what turned out to be the 

bubble playoffs in Edmonton in six games 

against the Vancouver Canucks. 

In 2020-21, a season shortened to 56 

games because of the pandemic, the Blues 

earned a playoff berth with a 27-20-9 

record. But St. Louis was eliminated in a 

first-round sweep by the Avalanche. 

In the 2021-22 season, the Blues fashioned 

a 49-22-11 record. St. Louis defeated 

the Wild in the first round in six games 

before falling to Colorado in six games. 

Now, with two years remaining on his 

contract, Berube is entering his fifth full 

season as the Blues head coach. This 

season, his coaching staff has changed. 

The Blues let coaches Mike Van Ryn and 

Craig MacTavish go. New this season is 

Mike Weber to work with the defense, and 

Mike Babcock, who will be the skills coach. 

Everyone involved wants to return to the 

playoffs. 

“I think there’s an embarrassment factor. 

I know that I had it all summer,” Armstrong 

said during a news conference 

before training camp began. “It starts out 

as anger, then it goes to embarrassment and 

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Brayden Schenn: ‘Together we can get this thing moving in the right direction’ 


Wearing the “C” carries additional 

pressure and responsibility in the NHL 

but St. Louis Blues forward Brayden 

Schenn is ready for the challenge. 

The Blues recently named the 

32-year-old center as the team’s 24th 

captain in franchise history. He has 

been with the Blues since 2017. He 

has five years remaining on his current 

contract, at $6.5 million average 

value per season. 

“Honestly, your first initial reaction 

is how big of an honor it is,” Schenn 

said. “I’ve always said St. Louis has 

been the best thing for me. Getting 

the opportunity to come here and play, 

winning the Stanley Cup and now 

(being named captain), it’s an opportunity 

for us to work together and get 

back to where we feel we should be as an 

organization. I’m looking forward to the 

challenge and the opportunity to lead this 

team.” 

General manager Doug Armstrong made 

the announcement at a mid-September 

press conference. Also in attendance was 

coach Craig Berube, who coached Schenn 

when the two were with the Philadelphia 

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Flyers from 2013-15. Schenn is entering 

his seventh season with the Blues after 

being acquired by the club in a trade with 

the Philadelphia Flyers at the 2017 NHL 

Draft. 

“This is a pretty special day,” Schenn 

said. He then directed his gratitude toward 

his teammates; Tom Stillman and the ownership 

team; Armstrong, Berube and the 

coaching staff. He called out defensemen 

Justin Faulk and Colton 

Parayko and center Robert Thomas 

as being his leadership team – “the 

guys to get this team in the right 

direction.” 

“We’ll lean on each other and 

keep pushing forward in the right 

direction,” Schenn said. 

To that end, Berube said, “They 

really represent the team and really 

push that leadership-by-committee 

mindset of our hockey team.” He’s 

also happy with Schenn’s selection. 

“He’s an experienced player, he’s 

done a lot of really good things in 

St. Louis, and he’s been part of a 

winning team. He shows leadership 

on and off the ice on a daily basis 

and he’s worked hard since Day 1 

when he got here,” Berube said. 

Armstrong agreed. 

“I think the experience of ‘been there, 

done that,’ we are transitioning and having 

someone in our group that was the fifth 

overall pick, that has played on a couple 

of organizations is good,” Armstrong said. 

“There’s not much that he hasn’t seen that 

he can’t share with the group. Also, his 

persona on the ice is St. Louis original and 

that’s something that we want to continue 

with.” 

He said the decision to name Schenn was 

not made in haste. 

“When I got to the criteria that was 

most important to this team moving forward, 

Schenn was the natural option,” 

Armstrong said. “These decisions aren’t 

made in a vacuum. I had a lot of different 

people giving me input in place, great support 

from ownership, Mr. Stillman and his 

group, asking me the questions that went 

into the decision and then supporting the 

decision.” 

Schenn has served as an assistant captain 

in each of the last three seasons and 

has contributed 341 points (131 goals, 

210 assists) in 425 regular-season games 

with the club. Last season, playing in all 

82 games, Schenn produced 65 points (21 

goals, 44 assists). 

He now gets to add his name to a list 

of stellar Blues captains that includes Al 

MacInnis, Bernie Federko, Red Berenson, 

Bob and Barclay Plager, Garry Unger, Alex 

Pietrangelo, Brett Hull, Wayne Gretzky, 

Brian Sutter, Bob Plager, Chris Pronger, 

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Oct. 14 vs. Seattle • 7 p.m. 

Oct. 19 vs. Arizona • 7 p.m. 

Oct. 21 vs. Pittsburgh • 7 p.m. 

Oct. 24 at Winnipeg • 7:45 p.m. 

Oct. 26 at Calgary • 8 p.m. 

Oct. 27 at Vancouver • 9 p.m. 

NOVEMBER 

Nov. 1 at Colorado • 8:30 p.m. 

Nov. 3 vs. New Jersey • 7 p.m. 

Nov. 4 vs. Montréal • 6 p.m. 

Nov. 7 vs. Winnipeg • 7 p.m. 

Nov. 9 vs. Arizona • 7 p.m. 

Nov. 11 at Colorado • 8 p.m. 

Nov. 14 vs. Tampa Bay • 7 p.m. 

Nov. 16 at San Jose • 9:30 p.m. 

Nov. 18 at Los Angeles • 9:30 p.m. 

Nov. 19 at Anaheim • 7 p.m. 

Nov. 22 at Arizona • 8 p.m. 

Nov. 24 vs. Nashville • 2 p.m. 

Nov. 26 at Chicago • 1 p.m. 

Nov. 28 at Minnesota • 7 p.m. 

Nov. 30 vs. Buffalo • 7 p.m. 

DECEMBER 

Dec. 2 at Arizona • 8 p.m. 

Dec. 4 at Vegas • 9 p.m. 

Dec. 6 vs. Vegas • 8 p.m. 

Dec. 8 at Columbus • 6 p.m. 

Dec. 9 at Chicago • 7 p.m. 

Dec. 12 vs. Detroit • 6:30 p.m. 

Dec. 14 vs. Ottawa • 7 p.m. 

Dec. 16 vs. Dallas • 7 p.m. 

Dec. 19 at Tampa Bay • 6 p.m. 

Dec. 21 at Florida • 6 p.m. 

Dec. 23 vs. Chicago • 7 p.m. 

Dec. 27 vs. Dallas • 7 p.m. 

Dec. 29 vs. Colorado • 7 p.m. 

Dec. 30 at Pittsburgh • 6 p.m. 

JANUARY 

Jan. 4 vs. Vancouver • 7 p.m. 

Jan. 6 at Carolina • 6 p.m. 

Jan. 9 vs. Florida • 7 p.m. 

Jan. 11 vs. New York • 7 p.m. 

Jan. 13 vs. Boston • 7 p.m. 

Jan. 15 vs. Philadelphia • 7 p.m. 

Jan. 18 at Washington • 6 p.m. 

Jan. 20 vs. Washington • 7 p.m. 

Jan. 23 at Calgary • 8 p.m. 

Jan. 24 at Vancouver • 9 p.m. 

Jan. 26 at Seattle • 9 p.m. 

Jan. 28 vs. Los Angeles • 1 p.m. 

Jan. 30 vs. Columbus • 7 p.m. 

FEBRUARY 

Feb. 10 at Buffalo • Noon 

Feb. 11 at Montréal • Noon 

Feb. 13 at Toronto • 6 p.m. 

Feb. 15 vs. Edmonton • 7 p.m. 

Feb. 17 vs. Nashville • 4 p.m. 

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Feb. 19 vs. Toronto • Noon 

Feb. 22 vs. New York • 7 p.m. 

Feb. 24 at Detroit • 11 a.m. 

Feb. 27 at Winnipeg • 7 p.m. 

Feb. 28 at Edmonton • 7:30 p.m. 

MARCH 

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March 4 at Philadelphia • 6:30 p.m. 

March 5 at New York • 6:30 p.m. 

March 7 at New Jersey • 6 p.m. 

March 9 at New York • 6:30 p.m. 

March 11 at Boston • 6 p.m. 

March 13 vs. Los Angeles • 6:30 p.m. 

March 16 vs. Minnesota • 7 p.m. 

March 17 vs. Anaheim • 6 p.m. 

March 19 vs. Colorado • 7 p.m. 

March 21 at Ottawa • 6 p.m. 

March 23 at Minnesota • 1 p.m. 

March 25 vs. Vegas • 7 p.m. 

March 28 vs. Calgary • 7 p.m. 

March 30 vs. San Jose • 7 p.m. 

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APRIL 

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April 4 at Nashville • 7 p.m. 

April 6 at San Jose • 5 p.m. 

April 7 at Anaheim • 7 p.m. 

April 10 vs. Chicago • 7 p.m. 

April 12 vs. Carolina • 7 p.m. 

April 14 vs. Seattle • Noon 

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then you can’t wait for today because you 

don’t have to talk about it anymore.” 

St. Louis began putting its foot forward 

to a new look when it traded away 

team legends Ryan O’Reilly and Vladimir 

Taraskenko at the deadline. 

The top forwards this season will be 

Sammy Blais, Pavel Buchnevich, Kevin 

Hayes, Jordan Kyrou, Brandon Saad, 

Brayden Schenn, Oskar Sundqvist, Kasperi 

Kapanen, Jakub Vrana and Robert Thomas. 

Kyrou scored 37 goals last season. In the 

last two years, Thomas has 104 assists. 

Five spots on the defense are taken by 

Colton Parayko, Torey Krug, Justin Faulk, 

Nick Leddy and Marco Scandella. There is 

a battle for the other spot by Scott Perunovich, 

Calle Rosen, Tyler Tucker and 

Robert Bortuzzo. 

The team that surrendered 298 goals 

last season was the league’s sixth-worst 

in defense and third-worst in penalty kills 

(72.4 percent). 

Jordan Binnington, 30, and Joel Hofer, 

23, will be the goalies this season. 

Hofer enters the season as the backup 

to Binnington, who has struggled over the 

past two seasons. A rookie, he has only 

eight games of NHL experience. 

The hope is that Binnington will return 

to how he played before last season when 

he limped through the worst campaign of 

his career. He had to start a career-high 

60 games because St. Louis did not have 

a dependable backup goalie. He set NHL 

career worsts in goals-against average 

(3.31) and save percentage (.894) in 61 

games (60 starts) last season. 

“Not satisfied,” Binnington said, of his 

showing in the 2022-2023 campaign. “In 

saying that, I feel I’m good. I try not to 

think too far ahead. I try to stay in the present 

moment ....” He said it’s time to evolve. 

The whole team wants to evolve and a 

new leadership has been created to help 

make that happen. 

Schenn has been named captain with 

Thomas, Faulk and Parayko as assistant 

captains. This group must lead the effort to 

change the team’s outlook and not let any 

malaise grow. 

“Last year we got complacent at the start 

of the season and then tried to catch up 

throughout the whole season,” Schenn said. 

Armstong said that will not be a problem 

this year. 

“They control making sure that’s not 

going to happen,” Armstrong said. 

Faulk agreed. 

“You have to build something,” he said. 

“You can’t just expect it to be there. It 

starts with putting in the work. It’s on-ice 

habits, it’s off-ice habits. It’s just coming in 

here and being a good teammate, showing 

respect for each other, working hard. You 

just go through the rigors of what it takes to 

be in this locker room, I think. You become 

a team as that happens. 

“You see everyone pulling their weight, 

you respect it and you get on board and you 

start having fun together. That’s how you 

build nice camaraderie and have a good 

vibe in the dressing room.” 

Schenn thinks the sky is the limit for this 

year’s club. 

“We have a vision for this team,” he said. 

“We feel we have goals we’re going to 

achieve this year. Everyone is hungry and 

ready to go this year. There is good energy 

in our locker room right now.” 

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O’Reilly, who was traded last Feb. 17 to 

the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

It’s an august group to be associated 

with, Schenn said. 

“The St. Louis Blues is a pretty historic 

franchise with many great leaders. If you 

look at the list of guys being captain of 

the St. Louis Blues before with the Plager 

brothers to Bernie Federko, the kind of era 

I grew up watching with Gretzky, Hull, 

Pronger, MacInnis. To be in history with 

the St. Louis Blues, being a captain with 

those guys, is pretty special and a tremendous 

honor. I’m excited for that opportunity 

and challenge. Most recently with 

‘Petro’ (Alexander Pietrangelo) and Ryan 

O’Reilly. I learned a ton from those guys. 

Those guys were great leaders, different 

leaders.” 

Berube noted that a captain is more than 

just a talented athlete. He must lead. He 

must work hard and be an example to the 


other players. 

“This team is hungry to prove themselves 

this year and going forward,” Berube said. 

“We still have a lot of veterans on our team. 

We’re still in the winning business here.”

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Jennifer 

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Veterinarian 

There is a new veterinarian in Ballwin. 

Jennifer Fowler, D.V.M. opened Kehrs 

Mill Veterinary Care this summer and is 

welcoming new patients. 

The full service general practice cares 

for dogs and cats with wellness visits and 

urgent care with same day appointments 

and offers lab work, digital radiology, 

surgeries and hospitalizations. Dr. 

Fowler hopes to be the neighborhood vet 

for generations of pets. “I want my clients 

to know that I’m here to make their pets 

feel better and live as long as possible.” 

An open house to introduce Dr. Fowler 

to the community is planned for Oct. 29, 

between 1-3 p.m., featuring snacks and 

a doggie costume party. Stop by and say 

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For 20 years now, at Passiglia 

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and over 40 years in the horticulture industry, 

Julie Straatmann knows what she is talking 

about when it comes to plants. Fortunately, 

she shares that knowledge with Passiglia 

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with Passiglia” covering plants, Mother 

Nature, and everything in between. “The 

most rewarding thing is teaching people 

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their plant problems,” Julie said. Passiglia 

provides exquisite landscapes from design 

to installation. The Nursery & Garden Center 

showcases 10 acres of beautiful trees, 

flowers, and plants. Passiglia’s experienced 

staff give their customers the knowledge to 

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Your neighborhood residential real estate 

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of dollars in sales each year, is one of the 

top producing agents in the St. Louis area. 

She prides herself on superior service, 

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A continuous Five Star Real Estate Agent 

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The product, however, has local roots. Dr. Anne 

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Her goal was to find healthy, natural skincare solutions that deliver visible results. She 

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At Peoples National Bank, people are more 

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That’s why their dedicated associates are so 

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Brenda Bader Tucker, Senior Vice President and 

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with 43 years in the banking industry and has an 

extensive client portfolio. 

Brenda is actively involved in the local community through numerous civic organizations. 

“Our associates are encouraged to be actively involved in our communities to enrich the 

quality of life for community members in the St. Louis market,” Brenda said. 

She especially enjoys working with clients to help improve their financial situations by 

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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

Compass St. Louis proudly recognizes these 

women in business and their embracement 

of the Compass Entrepreneurship Principles. 

1 Dream big. 2 Move fast. 3 Learn from reality. 4 Be solutions-driven. 

5 Obsess about opportunity. 6 Collaborate without ego. 

7 Maximize your strengths. 8 Bounce back with passion. 

Laura MacDonald 

314.285.3160 

laura.macdonald@compass.com 

Tonja Busiek 

314.504.8348 

tonja.busiek@compass.com 

Alyssa Kossmeyer 

314.570.2353 

alyssa.kossmeyer@compass.com 

Susie O. Johnson & Lindsey Jacobs 

Show + Sell STL 

314.602.7495 

lindseyjacobs@compass.com 

Ellen Simpson & Jeanne Hunsaker 

Simpson Hunsaker 

314.566.8859 

simpsonhunsaker@compass.com 

Laura Sanders 

Laura Sanders Team 

314.605.2581 

laurasandersteam@gmail.com 

Dream big, move fast, and get started on finding your perfect home with us today! 

314.347.1658 | compass.com 

Compass Realty Group is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to 

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Sue Kelly 

Jenn Avery 

Community 

Outreach Director 

Jenn Avery is the new Community 

Outreach Director at Quinn Estate & 

Elder Law. She brings with her a decade 

of experience with senior living spaces, 

serving in various roles, most notably 

as an executive director of an assisted 

living and memory care community. 

Her role at Quinn Estate & Elder Law 

is to be a resource for seniors and their 

families serving as the firm’s voice to 

inform and educate them about longterm 

care planning, Veterans’ benefits 

and Medicaid, and recommend local 

resources for seniors when appropriate. 

Jenn also runs Elder Care Advisors, 

a free elder care assistance program 

offered to all members of the community 

by Quinn Estate & Elder Law. 

Lisa Clemente 

Owner 

Lisa Clemente, owner of Allstate - 

Clemente Insurance Agency, began 

working with Allstate more than 30 years 

ago, first in a claims office and in 2002, as 

the owner of her own agency. As a result, 

she has insider knowledge of the claim 

process and a thorough understanding of 

policy coverage. 

“I love helping customers understand their 

coverage options and identifying risks or 

gaps, all while offering choices that fit their 

unique needs and budget.” Lisa said. 

The agency is excited to offer significant 

discounts for new roofs, low miles, safe 

drivers, good students and more. 

“We try to live into our mission every 

day. We want our clients to feel heard 

and protected, and to find the middle 

ground between being under-insured or 

insurance poor,” Lisa said. 

With 25 years of experience, Sue Kelly, a 

full-time real estate professional, knows the 

ins and outs of the real estate market. She 

understands value, pricing and negotiations, 

and as a St. Louis native, she knows 

the neighborhoods, especially West St. 

Louis County and the central corridor. 

More importantly, she cares about her 

clients. It’s just one more reason Sue has 

earned the distinction of being a top producer. 

“It was our first time buying a home, and 

we were so lucky to work with her,” said Erika. 

“It was such a great experience … Sue 

responded and answered all our questions 

giving us certain confidence in our decision.” 

Sue can help clients sell their present 

home and/or find and purchase their new 

one. She loves working with first-time home 

buyers and teaching them the ropes. 

“I really like teaching people to decide 

what is important to them, helping them to 

figure out their priorities so that they make 

the right decision because it is an important 

one,” she said. 

Sue also has a network built over more 

than two decades to smooth the process. 

“I’ve done a whole lot of networking, and I 

have a lot people in hand – stagers, lenders, 

inspectors and designers – resources 

that will keep things easy for both sellers 

and buyers,” she said. 

Sue Kelly • 314.602.3533 

sue.kelly@compass.com 

(636) 394-7242 

javery@quinnestatelaw.com 

www.quinnestatelaw.com 

(636) 227-1072 

110A Holloway Road • Ballwin 

www.compass.com 

314.347.1658 

CELEBRATING WOMEN 

IN CHESTERFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER 

Nora Amato, President/CEO 

Chesterfield Regional Chamber 

101 Chesterfield Business Pkwy. 

(636) 532-3399 

chesterfieldmochamber.com 

Krysta Hartbeck, Assistant Director 

Chesterfield Regional Chamber 

101 Chesterfield Business Pkwy. 

(636) 532-3399 

chesterfieldmochamber.com 

Angela Carter, Owner 

Mary Tuttle’s Florist & Gifts 

17021 Baxter Road • Chesterfield 

(636) 728-0480 

marytuttlesflowers.com 

Halina J. Conti, CRPC®, MBA 

Ameriprise Financial, LLC 

14755 N. Outer Forty, Ste 500 

Chesterfield • (636) 534-2040 

halina.conti@AMPF.com 

Mary Ems 

VP Commercial Lending 

St. Johns Bank 

mems@stjohnsbank.com 

(314) 890-3745 

Carmen Fronczak, Exec Dir/CRO 

Friendship Village 

15201 Olive Boulevard • Chesterfield 

(636) 733-0168 

friendshipvillagestl.com 

Merrell Hansen 

Councilwoman 

Chesterfield Ward 4 

mhansen@chesterfield.mo.us 

Elena Pappas Kratz, 

Listing & Buying Specialist 

Coldwell Banker Realty Gundaker 

C: (314) 973-3487 • O: (314) 993-8000 

elena.pappaskratz@cbrealty.com 

Deanna McClintock, Exec. Director 

Undivided Experience Center 

657 Spirit Airpark West #102 


undividedec.com 

Shona McIntyre, Owner 

Senior Community Connections 

(314) 401-0399 

seniorcommunityconnections.net 

Jannette Neely, Owner 

Nothing Bundt Cakes 

159 Lamp and Lantern Village 


nothingbundtcakes.com 

Elizabeth Sauer, Franchise Owner 

Cruise Planners 

(316) 641-4527 

Elizabeth.Sauer@cruiseplanners.com 

SweetNSauerTravel.com

CELEBRATING 

WOMEN in 

Wildwood 

Becky Boomer-Schlegel 

Owner 

Miss Becky’s Salsa Shack 

(760) 975-9580 

missbeckyssalsashack.com 

Wendy Brumitt - Owner 

Apple Hill Preschool 

16290 Pierside Lane 

(636) 458-4323 

applehillpreschool.com 

Jill Dunlap, Owner 

Wildwood Yoga & Wellness 

2642 Hwy. 109 Suite B 

(636) 541-2424 

www.wwyogastl.com 

Debbie Devine, Owner/Director 

Devine Performing Arts 

17013 New College Ave • Suite 100 

(636) 458-6605 

dpa-dowhatyoulove.com 

Julie Evans Straatmann 

Manager/Buyer • Passiglia’s 

Nursery & Garden Center 

1855 Hwy 109 • Wildwood 

(636) 458-9202 • passiglia.com 

Julie Haefner, Realtor 

Haefner Homes Team 

Keller Williams Chesterfield 

(314) 409-7969 • (636) 534-8268 

juliehaefner@kw.com 

Mary Jane Harris, Owner 

Independent Medicare Advisors 

503 Nantucket Springs Drive 

(636) 485-2615 

independentmedicareadvisors.com 

Kim Jones, Realtor® 

#1 Agent for BHHS Alliance 

Direct: (314) 323-6909 

Office: (636) 230-2642 

KimJones.Realtor 

Laura Jones, Broker/Project Mgr. 

RL Jones Properties 

17195 New College Avenue 

636-287-2700 

rljonesproperties.com 

Christine Loveland, Owner 

Micro Meadows 

2422 Taylor Road 

(314) 920-1145 

www.micro-meadows.com 

Jean Ann Mantia, Owner 

Parkside Grille 

505 Strecker Road 

(636) 422-8423 

theparksidegrille.com 

Laurie Phillips 

Senior Loan Officer 

Paramount Bank 

(314) 313-8449 

lphillips@paramountbank.com 

Anne T. Riordan, M.D., Owner 

Forefront Dermatology 


(636) 458-8400 

www.forefrontdermatology.com 

Laura Saggar, Staff Writer 

West Newsmagazine 

754 Spirit 40 Park Dr • Chesterfield 

(636) 591-0010 


Holly Schremp 

Full Service Realtor 

Platinum Realty 

(314) 920-2877 

hollyferris.com 

Rae Sutton, Design & Operations 

Three French Hens 


(636) 458-8033 

threefrenchhenswildwood.com 

Kathy Terrill, Owner 

DM Terrill Contracting, Inc 

18109 Sellenreik Lane 

(636) 458-4555 

dmterrill.com 

Jennifer Uetrecht 

Compass Design | Build 

Jennifer Uetrecht Interior Design 

(636) 728-9477 

compass-stl.com 

Carmen Wilson, Agent 

State Farm Insurance 

2634 Highway 109, Ste D 

(636) 821-3410 

carmenismyagent.com 

Stephanie Wilson, Owner 

Big Chief Roadhouse 


(636) 458-3200 

bigchiefstl.com

Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker Town & Country office SALUTES 

OUTSTANDING WOMEN in the #1 Office 

in the #1 Company in the state of Missouri 

636-394-9300 

Lisa Accurso 

314-401-0966 

lisa.accurso@cbrealty.com 

Farida Ahsan 

636-675-6284 

farida.ahsan@cbgundaker.com 

Karie Lyn Angell 

314-518-6781 

karielyn.angell@cbgundaker.com 

Phyllis Barr & Kris Barr 

314-973-2843/314-750-8054 

thebarrtradition@cbgundaker.com 

Mary Bay 

314-973-4278 

mary.bay@cbgundaker.com 

Cindy Behnen 

314-303-0634 

cindy.behnen@cbrealty.com 

Mary Beth Benes 

314-707-7761 

mbbenes@cbgundaker.com 

Donna Carrillo 

314-614-6883 

donna.carrillo@cbrealty.com 

Helen Chou 

314-469-6307 

helen.chou@cbgundaker.com 

Emmy Crawford 

314-732-5867 

emmy.crawford@cbrealty.com 

The Cutting Edge - Vicki & Laura 

636-448-7824 

vcutting2001@yahoo.com 

Cindy DeBrecht 

314-482-0393 

cindy.debrecht@cbgundaker.com 

Tammy Degenhardt 

314-920-8786 / 618-920-9701 

tammy.degenhardt@cbrealty.com 

Sabina Dehn 

314-941-4000 

sabina.dehn@cbgundaker.com 

Debbie Dutton 

314-398-4909 

debdutton@gmail.com 

Fran Faupel 

314-941-5596 

fran.faupel@cbgundaker.com 

Georgia Ferretti 

636-675-0329 

georgia.ferretti@cbgundaker.com 

Teri Flemming 

636-346-6489 

teri.flemming@cbrealty.com 

Dot Fleshman 

314-324-3317 

dot.fleshman@cbrealty.com 

Stephanie Fultz 

314-973-4424 

stephanie.fultz@cbgundaker.com 

Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173 

Kathy Gettinger 636-284-0990 

kathy.gettinger@cbgundaker.com 

Amy Gundaker-Meyers 

314-713-2694 

marrzfive@gmail.com 

Mary Gunther 

314-374-1192 

mary.gunther@cbgundaker.com 

Kelley Hainline 

636-219-6467 

kelley.hainline@cbrealty.com 

Michelle Hoberman 

314-810-6600 

michelle.hoberman@cbgundaker.com

Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker Town & Country office SALUTES 

OUTSTANDING WOMEN in the #1 Office 

in the #1 Company in the state of Missouri 

636-394-9300 

Linda Hyink 

314- 853-6731 

linda.hyink@cbgundaker.com 

Jennifer Kaiser 

314-828-0150 

jen.kaiser@cbrealty.com 

Courtney Kallial 

314-599-3797 

courtney.kallial@cbgundaker.com 

Margie Kerckhoff 314-616-7644 

Sandi Keating 314-374-3036 

mkerckhoff@cbgundaker.com 

Lauri Kincaid 

816-582-7986 

lauri.kincaid@cbgundaker.com 

Chrissy Krewson 

314-422-4189 

chrissy.krewson@cbgundaker.com 

Leslie Loudon 

314-221-8450 

leslie.loudon@cbgundaker.com 

Etty Masoumy 

314-406-3331 

etty@cbgundaker.com 

Katie Messey 

314-343-9276 

katie.messey@cbgundaker.com 

Debbie Midgley 


debbie.midgley@cbgundaker.com 

Stephanie Nelson 

314-650-6407 

stephanie.nelson@cbrealty.com 

Maureen Noghreh 

314 239-7790 

maureen.noghreh@cbgundaker.com 

Shelly Owens 

314-280-6500 

shelly.owens@cbgundaker.com 

Jenny Pappas 

314-941-5006 

jenny.pappas@cbgundaker.com 

Kathy Pecher 

314-406-6898 

kathy.pecher@cbgundaker.com 

Alicia Robinson 

314- 265-9643 

alicia.robinson@cbgundaker.com 

Konny Schaeffer 

314-277-7660 

konny.schaeffer@cbgundaker.com 

Heather Schulte 

636-236-1097 

heather.schulte@cbrealty.com 

Darby Seymour 

314-412-6687 

darby.seymour@cbgundaker.com 

Tali Stadler 

314-680-4799 

tali.stadler@cbgundaker.com 

Marcia Thudium 

314-258-1327 

marcia.thudium@cbgundaker.com 

Gail White 

314-550-5637 

gail.white@cbrealty.com 

Jan Woods 


jan.woods@cbgundaker.com 

Kathleen Woodworth 

314-308-0534 

kwoodworth@cbgundaker.com 

Maggie Wright 

314-324-5985 

maggie.wright@cbgundaker.com




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Kathy Beaven 

Independent 

Broker 

Chrissy 

Wagner 

REALTOR 

Merry Sorrells, 

Ed.D. 

Head of School 

Elizabeth 

Sauer 

Franchise Owner 

Kathy Beaven of Beaven Insurance 

LLC has been helping clients with 

Medicare insurance planning for more 

than 18 years. She can help seniors 

understand the difference between 

Medicare supplements and a Medicare 

Advantage Plan, the importance of drug 

plans and the details of dental and vision 

insurance. 

“Many people are bombarded with 

information from different carriers about 

the Medicare products they offer, and it 

can be hard to sort through it all,” Kathy 

said. Her goal is to get to know her 

clients and advise them on the Medicare 

Products that will best fit their lifestyle and 

budget. Do you have questions about 

Medicare? Call today for an appointment. 

With 17 years of experience selling 

residential real estate, Chrissy Wagner 

of RedKey Realty Leaders understands 

that buying or selling a home is more than 

just a transaction – it’s a life-changing 

experience. “That’s why I am dedicated 

to providing exceptional, personalized 

service for all of my clients. Given the 

competitive real estate market, my goal is 

to make the selling and buying process as 

streamlined and stress-free as possible.” 

Chrissy enjoys assisting her clients in 

reaching their real estate dreams. “I am 

grateful for all of the relationships I have 

had the opportunity to build over the 

years,” she said. “It is a privilege to do 

what I love to do every day!” 

Throughout her career, Dr. Merry 

Sorrells has held top leadership and 

executive positions at both private 

schools and in Independent School 

Associations around the country, bringing 

more than two decades of extraordinary 

educational leadership experience to her 

role as Principia’s Head of School in 

2022. 

Passionate about innovative, futureready 

education and dedicated to the 

success of its young students, Dr. Sorrells 

is committed to maintaining the highest 

standard of teaching and learning; 

developing student leadership, character, 

and community; and ensuring Principia 

School students are equipped with the 

tools they need to thrive in college and 

beyond. 

Sweet N Sauer Travel LLC - Cruise 

Planners is a veteran-owned, full-service 

travel agency offering personalized 

service for all your travel plans. Owner 

Elizabeth Sauer said Cruise Planners 

sells more than just cruises. “We sell Air/ 

Hotel packages, arrange rental cars and 

help plan land vacations.” 

Get the most out of your Hawaiian or 

European travel. Enjoy Mexico or the 

Caribbean. A Signature Travel Network 

Affiliate, Elizabeth can access group 

pricing on most sailings and land 

vacations, getting the best discounts and 

bonus amenities available. 

“If you want to travel, I can help you do 

it all!” 

16024 Manchester Road • Ellisville 

(636) 549-3800 

www.kathybeaven.com 

(314) 412-9938 

Chrissy@redkeystlouis.com 

13201 Clayton Rd • Town and Country 

(314) 514-3134 

www.principiaschool.org 

(316) 641-4527 

Elizabeth.Sauer@cruiseplanners.com 

www.SweetNSauerTravel.com 

Carmen Fronczak 

Executive Director, CRO 

At Friendship Village, they make a promise to 

their residents – quality care for the rest of their 

lives. It’s a promise that means a lot to Carmen 

Fronczak, executive director of Friendship Village 

Chesterfield and chief revenue officer for the 

organization. 

“What really makes us different from other 

senior living organizations is our premier product called Life Care. And Life Care is what 

most of our independent living residents are purchasing when they move into Friendship 

Village. They are not purchasing the apartment or the villa. Instead, they are buying a 

healthcare contract (which is a form of long-term care insurance) from Friendship Village. 

With Life Care, the resident is guaranteed where they will receive care for the rest of their 

life. And more importantly, that care is set at a predictable rate for life,” she said. 

Independent living fees follow residents through all the levels of care. Unlike other 

senior living facilities where the rate goes up for each higher level of care – assisted 

living, skilled nursing and memory care – theirs stays the same through the whole 

continuum of care, Fronczak said. 

Friendship Village partners with their residents with the mutual goal to have residents 

live independently — healthy and active for as long 

as possible, providing amenities and activities that 

keep them moving, connected and interested in 

life. 

“It is where we want them to be and where they 

want to be,” she said. 

Learn how to have your next best life at 

Friendship Village, arrange a tour today! 

15201 Olive Boulevard 

Chesterfield 

(636) 898-8500 

www.friendshipvillagestl.com 

Rebecca Delaney 

REALTOR, Stager 

When you have a Realtor that knows the 

neighborhood, it makes a big difference to home 

buyers and sellers. For Rebecca Delaney of 

RedKey Realty Leaders, West County is more 

than a sales area, it’s home. She raised her family 

here and after 13 years as a real estate agent, she 

knows the market, culture, and the many benefits 

the area has to offer. That experience has led to success for her clients. 

“I have helped many West County buyers and sellers successfully fulfill their real estate 

needs,” she said. 

In addition, Rebecca is a Certified Home Stager and Redesigner with Rebecca Delaney 

Interiors. Using her knowledge of the latest trends and creativity, she sets her clients’ homes 

apart from the rest. 

“I help sellers’ homes look their best to attract more offers and sell quicker,” Rebecca said. 

She is also a Vacation Design Expert for short-term rentals and Airbnbs. She knows what 

travelers want in vacation properties and can help fill your calendar. 

“I help short-term rental owners’ properties 

look their best and stand out in the market. 

That increases their occupancy rates and 

maximizes their investment,” said Rebecca. 

By utilizing all her training, experience and 

skills, she is uniquely qualified to help West 

County clients accomplish their real estate 

dreams. Call Rebecca and put your property 

in its best light. 

(314) 277-4035 

rddelaney@yahoo.com 

www.rebeccadelaney.redkeystlouis.com 

www.rebeccadelaneyinteriors.com

Celebrating 

WOMEN 

www.westcountychamber.com 

Lori A. Kelling, President/CEO 

West County Chamber 

15965 Manchester Rd. • Ellisville 


lkelling@westcountychamber.com 

Heather Zerweck, VP of Operations 

West County Chamber 

15965 Manchester Rd. • Ellisville 


westcountychamber.com 

Jean Albaugh, RN 

Director of Nursing 

Bethesda Meadow 

322 Old State Rd. • 636-449-1664 

BethesdaHealth.org 

Kathleen Brenner, President 

Bookkeeping for You 

314-605-1800 

kathy@bookkeepingforyoullc.com 

bookkeepingforyoullc.com 

Sue DeBellis, Realtor® 

Senior Real Estate Specialist 

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 

Alliance Real Estate 

314-406-4283 • 636-530-4051 

Julie Evans Straatmann 

Manager/Buyer • Passiglia’s 

Nursery & Garden Center 

1855 Hwy 109 • Wildwood 

636-458-9202 • passiglia.com 

Jill Gray, Owner 

Higher Focus Photography 

2451 Pond Road • Wildwood 

636-273-6600 

higherfocus.net 

Krista Grossman, Owner 

West County Roofing 

& Construction 

636-484-8000 

westcountyroof.com 

Julie Haefner, Realtor 

Haefner Homes Team 

Keller Williams Chesterfield 

314-409-7969 • 636-534-8268 

juliehaefner@kw.com 

Kim Heligman, Realtor® 

Senior Real Estate Specialist 

Berkshire Hathaway Home 

Services Alliance Real Estate 

314-610-3046 • 636-530-4031 

Ali Lawton, Owner 

Pretzel Pretzel Ellisville 

347 Clarkson Rd • Ellisville 

636-220-4948 

pretzelellisville@gmail.com 

Kathy Lovegren, Realtor® 

BHHS Select Properties 

314-753-1354 • 636- 394-2424 

KLovegren@bhhsselectstl.com 

KathyWillLeadUHome.com 

Vennessa Mastroianni 

Owner • Realty Masters, STL 

14396 Manchester Rd. • Manchester 

636-220-7830 

realtymastersstl.com 

Dana McClane 

Clover Business Consultant 

Merchant/Credit Card Services 

dana.mcclane@fiserv.com 

618-484-5168 

Jannette Neely, Owner 

Nothing Bundt Cakes 

159 Lamp and Lantern Village 

Chesterfield • 636-220-6087 

nothingbundtcakes.com 

Julie Queen, Owner 

Ballwin Vacuum Center 

1544 Manchester Rd • Ballwin 

636-394-6822 

www.ballwinvacuum.com 

Helene Reif 

Medicare Insurance Broker 

Compass Health Consultant 

314-322-9750 • Chesterfield 

hreif@myhst.com 

Courtney Ruder, Realtor TM 

Courtney Ruder Team 

powered by Keller Williams 

314-249-1216 

courtneyruder@kw.com 

Heather Swan, Yarn Queen 

Yarncom 

12772 Olive Blvd • Creve Coeur 

636-628-6784 

yarncomstl.com 

Pep Tobin, Office Manager 

Lafayette Center Block Advisors 

467 Lafayette Center • Manchester 

317 Clarkson Rd, Ste 101 • Ellisville 

636-207-0039 • blockadvisors.com

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Vennessa Mastroianni 

Owner, Broker 

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! 

Lisa O. Stump 

Attorney 


(636) 220-7830 

www.RealtyMastersStl.com 

vennessa@realtymastersstl.com 

West County resident Lisa O. Stump, president of 

Lashly & Baer, P.C., focuses her law practice on 

the areas of governmental and public institutions, 

including education. She is proud to represent 

local entities including the Rockwood School 

District and the 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 

After years of investigations, the FDA recently released a finding that 

all over-the-counter decongestant products are ineffective. 

(Source: Adobe Stock) 

HEALTH 

CAPSULES 

By LISA RUSSELL 

OTC decongestants don’t 

work, FDA determines 

Just as this year’s cold and flu season 

starts to ramp up, the U.S. Food and Drug 

Administration has dropped a bombshell 

of sorts on American consumers. After a 

long review of over-the-counter medicines 

for congestion – all of which contain the 

active ingredient phenylephrine – the FDA 

recently issued its determination that these 

medicines don’t work, saying they are no 

more effective than a placebo at relieving 

clogged sinuses and runny noses. 

The list of these medicines is long and 

includes best-selling brands, including 

Sudafed PE, Dayquil and Nyquil, Tylenol 

Sinus, Advil Sinus Congestion, Benadryl 

Allergy Plus and others, along with dozens 

of generic and store brands. Americans 

currently spend more than $2 billion every 

year on drugs in this category; and while 

the other ingredients many contain (such as 

acetaminophen or ibuprofen) are effective 

for their own purposes, their decongestant 

components are a waste of that money. 

According to the FDA’s documents, 

taking more than the standard 10-milligram 

dose of phenylephrine, and even much 

higher doses of up to 40 milligrams, won’t 

provide any congestion relief. The agency 

will decide next whether to discontinue the 

medical indications for phenylephrine due 

to its lack of efficacy. 

That step would leave millions of consumers 

without OTC decongestant options. 

Instead, stuffed-up Americans would 

have the single choice of decongestants 

containing pseudoephedrine, which has a 

long history of effectiveness for congestion. 

However, pseudoephedrine has only 

been available behind the counter with 

pharmacy assistance since passage of the 

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act 

of 2005. In response to that legislation, 

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to phenylephrine. 

Study links ultra-processed 

foods to depression 

In Australia as in the U.S., most people 

get a high percentage of their daily calories 

from “ultra-processed” foods. Statistics 

show that on average, 40% or more of 

the average Australian’s diet comes from 

ultra-processed sources, compared to an 

even higher 60% for an average American. 

That’s why a study recently conducted by 

Australian scientists should be of interest. 

It found that people who consume a 

diet high in these foods are more likely to 

experience major depression as long as a 

decade later, and the link persists regardless 

of age, sex, level of physical activity, 

marital status, family size and other variables, 

they said. 

Participants included more than 23,000 

people between the ages of 27 and 76 years 

of age who had been followed for an average 

of 15 years as part of the Melbourne 

Collaborative Cohort Study. Those who said 

they had symptoms of mental health issues 

or “psychiatric distress” at the start of the 

study were excluded. Specifically included 

in the analysis, though, were a number of 

immigrants from Southern Europe, an area 

in which ultra-processed foods are far less 

common in peoples’ daily diets. All participants’ 

levels of depression were measured 

at the end of the follow-up period using the





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Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. 

According to First Author Melissa Lane, 

Ph.D., the relationship between frequent 

consumption of these foods and developing 

depression turned out to be a linear 

one. The more ultra-processed foods a 

person regularly consumed, the greater 

their depression risk, she said. In particular, 

those who consumed ultra-processed foods 

regularly as adolescents were more likely 

to have depression symptoms a decade 

later than their same-age peers who had 

followed healthier diets. 

Although the reason for the diet-depression 

link has not yet been determined, the 

lower nutritional content of ultra-processed 

foods could be an underlying factor, Lane 

added. “(These) foods tend to lack important 

nutrients like protein and fiber, while 

containing excessive amounts of carbohydrates, 

saturated fat, and energy. These 

factors have been associated with gut problems 

and inflammation, which are linked to 

depression,” she said. 

Ultra-processed foods are manufactured 

foods typically containing five or more 

ingredients. They often contain sweeteners, 

preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial colors 

and artificial flavors. Examples of ultraprocessed 

foods include chips and other 

salty snacks, candy bars, fast food items, 

frozen meals and deli meats. 

The study appeared in the Journal of 

Affective Disorders. 

On the calendar 

St. Luke’s Hospital presents Mom and 

Baby Expo: Falling for Baby on Thursday, 

Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. at the hospital’s 

Institute for Health Education, 232 S. 

Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield (second 

floor, North Medical Building). This free, 

in-person, informative event for new and 

expecting parents is designed to help them 

in pregnancy planning through the transition 

to parenthood. It includes vendor 

booths, an Ask the Expert panel, a presentation 

about St. Luke’s maternity and 

perinatal services and an optional tour of 

St. Luke’s Birth Care Suites. Attendance 

prizes, including an infant stroller/travel 

system, are included. Register for the event 

at stlukes-stl.com. 

• • • 

Schnucks and St. Luke’s Hospital offer 

an Eatwell Market grocery store tour on 

Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 6-7 p.m. at Eatwell 

Boones Crossing, 220 THF Blvd. in 

Chesterfield. Take a wellness-focused tour 

through Eatwell Market by Schnucks with a 

St. Luke’s dietitian, learning tips on how to 

find and choose healthier food options and 

how to read a food label. Participants will 

receive wellness resources, food samples and 

a $10 gift card to use at Eatwell Market. The 

cost is $5; space is limited and registration 

is required. To sign up, visit stlukes-stl.com. 

• • • 

BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital presents 

a Staying Home Alone in-person 

class on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10-11:30 

a.m. at the St. Louis Children’s Specialty 

Care Center West County, 13001 North 

Outer Forty Road in Town & Country. A 

virtual class is also offered on Tuesday, 

Oct. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m., live via Teams 

Meeting. Parents and children attend the 

class together to ensure a child’s readiness 

– physically, mentally, socially and 

emotionally – to stay at home alone. The 

registration fee is $25 per family. To register, 

call (314) 454-5437. 

• • • 

BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital sponsors 

a Babysitting 101 virtual class on 

Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 6-8:30 p.m., live 

via Teams Meeting. An in-person class is 

also offered on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 

a.m.-1p.m. at the SLCH Specialty Care 

Center West County, 13001 N. Outer Forty 

Road in Town & Country, in the third-floor 

conference room. This interactive class, 

offered virtually through Teams Meeting, is 

a great introduction to the basics of babysitting 

and is recommended for ages 10 and 

above. Topics include the business of babysitting, 

child development and behavior, 

basic child care, expecting the unexpected, 

and choosing age-appropriate games and 

activities. A workbook, first-aid kit, babysitter 

skills assessment and backpack will 

be delivered to each virtual participant’s 

home prior to class. A list of needed supplies 

and the online link will be provided in 

the confirmation email. The cost is $25 per 

child. Parents may sit in on the class at no 

additional cost. Register online at bjc.org/ 

babysitting-class. 

• • • 

BJC presents a Family and Friends 

CPR virtual course on Wednesday, Oct. 

25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., live via Teams 

Meeting. This class uses the American 

Heart Association curriculum to teach 

hands-on CPR skills including adult 

hands-only CPR; infant/child CPR with 

breaths; introduction to adult/child AED 

use; and relief of choking in an adult, child 

or infant. This course does not include certification 

upon completion. The cost is $50. 

Registration for a seat in this class is for 

two people. Register online by visiting bjc. 

org/cpr-class. 

• • • 

St. Luke’s Hospital presents a Be Still 

to Chill: Basics of Meditation course 

on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

at the Desloge Outpatient Center, 121 St. 

Luke’s Center Drive in Chesterfield, in 

Conference Room 3 of Building A. Have 

you tried meditating, but find it difficult or 

frustrating? Attend this free in-person program 

to learn the basics of meditation as 

well as many tips to support your practice. 

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In fact, it is the perfect night for a party. 

After all, it’s Hot Dog It’s Chili! 

“People call me all the time to make sure 

we’re going to do it again,” said Sally Grobelny, 

recreation coordinator. “They love it.” 

Ellisville is doing it again. In fact, this 

is the 11th year for the community event. 

The fun is planned from 5:30-8 p.m. and 

will be held in the parking lot nearest to 

the amphitheater in Bluebird Park at 225 

Kiefer Creek Road. 

“It’s a good family event. We’ll have a 

band, and there is something for everyone,” 

Grobelny said. 

The band 

Speaking of the band, the Woo Daddies 

will be welcomed back to the stage once 

again with their swinging beat and popular 

song list featuring musical styles that 

include rockabilly, swing, blues, jazz, boogie-woogie 

and yes, surf! A favorite with 

the crowd, Grobelny said there was only 

one year the Woo Daddies didn’t provide 

the entertainment – when one of the band 

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“The people just love them and want to 

have them back every year,” Grobelny said. 

“Everyone from kids to adults will dance to 

their music.” 

Food 

As for food, expect deliciousness from a 

variety of culinary establishments. First of 

all there will be about a half dozen kinds 

of chili available for purchase. Charlotte’s 

Rib will be returning with two types of 

chili and hot dogs. Theo’s Gyros will be 

selling gyros and chips. New this year is 

SNS Goodies with wings, burgers, Philly 

steak sandwiches, French fries and chicken 

tenders. Getting in on the act will be St. 

Louis Organic Lawn with brats, hot dogs 

and chili along with other specialty food 

items for sale including honey, relish, pickles 

and more. The Crafty Chameleon will 

also be back with their craft beers and other 

beverages. Top it all off with Kona Ice! 

Kids’ Stuff 

Children’s activities will include a variety 

of games and booths. A balloon artist 

will be there making fun and crazy creatures. 

Children are invited to wear their 

costumes and bring a bag for some Halloween 

treats. 

In addition, there will be art and craft 

booths to browse with all kinds of interesting 

items for purchase. 

Sponsors this year include Montgomery 

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Mark your calendars for some great 

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What to know before you go 

• The top two tiers of parking in the front 

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shuttles will be taking people back and 

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Upper age limit for breast 

cancer screening? 

As the U.S. observes Breast Cancer 

Awareness Month in October, statistics 

show breast cancer has become one of the 

most treatable – and beatable – types of 

cancer, largely due to early diagnosis and 

treatment. About two-thirds of women now 

follow the well-established medical advice 

that, once they reach the age of 40, either 

annual or biannual breast cancer screening 

exams are a must to protect their health. 

A large new study potentially adds an 

upper age limit to that recommendation, 

however … especially for women over 

70, for whom these regular 

screenings may sometimes 

lead to more harm than 

good. 

This research found that 

continuing regular breast 

cancer screenings after 70 

may lead to diagnosing 

and treating cancers which 

would not cause any symptoms 

in a woman’s remaining 

lifetime, an outcome 

known as overdiagnosis. 

The findings also suggest 

that overdiagnosis may 

be common among older 

women, and can cause 

unnecessary anxiety, financial hardship, and 

health complications from overtreatment. 

The study, involving nearly 55,000 

women 70 and older who had recently been 

screened for breast cancer, was conducted 

by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine. 

It found that, among women aged 70 

to 74, up to 31% of breast cancers found 

were overdiagnosed; for those between 74 

and 84, that number increased to 47%. The 

risk of overdiagnosis was highest among 

women over 85, who experienced up to a 

54% overdiagnosis rate. 

The authors said they found no statistically 

significant reductions in breast cancerspecific 

death associated with screening in 

any of the three age groups, suggesting that 

women and their doctors should consider the 

possibility of overdiagnosis when making 

the decision whether to continue screenings 

once they reach 70. The study was published 

in Annals of Internal Medicine. 

Longer waits in the ER 

Recently released national data from the 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 

confirm that if you must visit an emergency 

room this winter, your wait time to be seen 

– along with the visit as a whole – will likely 

be longer than in the past. 

The agency’s most recent “Timely and 

Effective Care” report, which includes data 

obtained from hospital emergency departments 

across the U.S., shows that North 

Dakota residents have the best chance in 

the U.S. of getting in and out of an ER in 

under two hours, with an average visit time 

of 108 minutes. For patients in Washington, 

D.C., on the other hand, ER visits take 

an average of over five hours from start to 

finish (329 minutes). 

Missouri fell roughly in the middle 

of the nation’s visit time statistics in the 

report. Emergency room visits here last an 

average of about 2.5 hours (155 minutes), 

the data shows. 

New data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 

Services shows that emergency room visits continue to get 

longer across the nation. 


According to the CMS, emergency 

department visit times have been rising 

over the past few years due to staffing shortages 

and increased demands for care. The 

national median patient visit length was 160 

minutes in the agency’s most recent report, 

up from 155 and 143 minutes in the previous 

two 12-month periods. 

Benefits of a 

Mediterranean ‘lifestyle’ 

Year after year, the Mediterranean diet is 

named one of the best eating plans for overall 

health. The diet’s emphasis on consuming 

mainly fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, 

olive oil, fish and lean meats have proven 

wellness benefits for all adults. 

A new study from an international group 

of scientists suggests that taking a Mediterranean 

diet a step further may be even more 

beneficial when it comes to both lifespan 

and healthspan. It found that a Mediterranean 

“lifestyle” – which means following 

the diet’s recommendations consistently 

See MATURE FOCUS, page 50

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along with getting adequate sleep, exercise 

and social interaction – may reduce the risk 

of dying or getting a serious disease like 

cancer by nearly 30%. 

The study involved people living in the 

U.K., who were between 40 and 75 years 

old when it began. Their adherence to a 

Mediterranean lifestyle was measured on 

three levels. Those on the first level sometimes 

consumed foods typical of a Mediterranean 

diet; those on the second level 

regularly did so; and those on the third level 

followed the diet as well as good sleep and 

exercise habits and socialized regularly with 

others. Health outcomes for all three groups 

were followed for about 10 years. 

At the end of that period, the researchers 

found that those who maintained both Mediterranean 

diet and lifestyle habits had a 28% 

lower risk of cancer, and a 29% lower risk 

of dying from any cause, than did those who 

least followed the diet and lifestyle. Those 

in the third level group also had a significantly 

lower risk of cardiovascular disease. 

The study was recently published in Mayo 

Clinic Proceedings. 

Vision-linked dementia risk 

In the same way that blurry vision sends 

fuzzy images to the brain, vision problems 

are also linked to dementia in older adults, 

according to researchers from the Kellogg 

Eye Center at Michigan Medicine. 

In their recent analysis of data from nearly 

3,000 older adults, who were given detailed 

vision and cognitive tests during home visits, 

the risk of dementia was consistently much 

greater among those with eyesight problems. 

All of the participants were over the age of 71, 

with an average age of 77. In addition to tests 

of their up-close and distance vision, memory 

and thinking ability, they also provided health 

information including any existing dementia 

or Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. 

While just over 12% of the whole group 

had dementia, that percentage nearly doubled 

to 22% among those who had impaired 

vision for seeing up close. One-third of participants 

with moderate or severe distance 

vision impairment, including blindness, had 

signs of dementia, as did 26% of those who 

had trouble seeing letters that didn’t contrast 

sharply against their background. Even 

among those with a mild distance vision 

issue, 19% had dementia. 

After adjusting for differences in health 

status and personal characteristics, people 

with moderate to severe distance vision 

issues were 72% more likely than those with 

no vision issues to have dementia. 

According to the authors, their new study 

builds on previous research that relied on 

participants’ own reports about their vision 

abilities rather than objective tests. The 

results also correlate with other studies 

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help you live longer and slash your risk of 

disease, a recent study found. 


showing adults who have cataract surgery 

to correct their vision can also lower their 

risk of dementia, they added. The study was 

recently published in JAMA Ophthalmology. 

Lifelong impacts of 

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Control and Prevention, nearly 60% of 

American adults went through one or more 

types of trauma as children. These traumas 

can include experiences such as physical 

abuse, severe illness or death in the family, 

a financial crisis or separation from parents, 

and they often destroy a child’s sense of stability 

and security. 

They also can continue to affect people’s 

health well into their adult years, past 

research has shown. Studies have linked 

childhood traumas with many chronic 

physical and mental health issues among 

younger and midlife adults, including cardiovascular 

disease, diabetes, autoimmune 

illness, depression and anxiety. 

New research from the University of 

California – San Francisco now shows that 

the effects of early trauma actually persist 

throughout the entire lifespan. 

“We looked at self-reported disability, as 

well as objectively measured physical and 

cognitive impairment, and learned that early 

life stressful experiences can have ramifications 

all the way into older age,” said senior 

author Alison J. Huang, M.D., “This can 

mean a higher likelihood of difficulty walking, 

or carrying out activities of daily living, 

or problems with memory when people are 

in their 60s, 70s, 80s, or older.” 

The study included nearly 3,400 participants 

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adults between the ages of 50 

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childhood experiences and underwent tests 

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of balance and walking, as well as cognition 

and memory. Their ability to perform the 

activities of daily living was also assessed. 

Close to half – 44% – reported experiencing 

at least one trauma between the ages of 6 

and 16, with one in five reporting more than 

one type. Those who had experienced some 

form of violence during childhood were 40% 

more likely to have mobility problems, and 

80% more likely to have difficulty with daily 

activities. Those who said they came from 

unhappy families were 40% more likely to 

have at last mild cognitive impairment. 

The study was published in the Journal of 

General Internal Medicine. 

On the calendar 

St. Louis Oasis offers a Cardio Strength 

class on Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 

9 through Nov. 8, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at 

the Chesterfield Community Center, 690 

Chesterfield Parkway West (second floor 

of Chesterfield Mall, next to Macy’s). This 

workout is a mix between low-impact cardio 

and functional strength exercises y. The cost 

for all sessions is $85. Register by visiting 

st-louis.oasisnet.org. 

• • • 

St. Louis Oasis presents a Virtual 

Matter of Balance course on Mondays 

and Wednesdays, Oct. 9 through Nov. 1, 

online via Zoom. Almost half of older 

adults worry about falling; learn factors 

that can lead to a fall and practical tips 

to keep you on your feet. Participants 

receive a workbook to keep. The cost of 

the program is $100. Register online at 

st-louis.oasisisnet.org. 

• • • 

St. Luke’s Hospital presents Coffee & 

Conversation: Herbal Supplements on 

Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 10-11 a.m. at the 

Desloge Outpatient Center, 121 St. Luke’s 

Center Drive in Chesterfield, in Conference 

Room 3 of Building A. Join us for this 

free monthly event focusing on topics for 

living your best and most healthy life. This 

month’s topic is herbal supplements including 

regulations, safety precautions and 

interactions with other medicines. Register 

online at stlukes-stl.com. 

• • • 

BJC sponsors How to Become a Highly 

Motivated Diabetic, a free virtual class 

presented by St. Louis Oasis, on Wednesday, 

Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-noon online via 

Zoom. Learn the seven healthy habits which 

can promote enhanced life quality. Register 

online at classes-events.bjc.org. 

• • • 

St. Luke’s Hospital presents a free community 

program, Keep Your Keys – Staying 

Safe on the Road, on Tuesday, Oct. 

31 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Chesterfield 

Community Center, 690 Chesterfield Parkway 

West (second floor of Chesterfield 

Mall, next to Macy’s). This free presentation 

that will cover staying medically and 

physically fit to drive, and when and how 

to prepare for driving “retirement.” Register 

by emailing olderadults@chesterfield. 

mo.us or by calling (636) 812-9500. 

• • • 

BJC Missouri Baptist Hospital offers a 

Today’s Grandparents class on Thursday, 

Nov. 2 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Missouri 

Baptist Medical Center Clinical 

Learning Institute, 3005 N. Ballas Road. 

This hands-on class offers updates on current 

trends in infant care and feeding, and 

provides tips on local and long-distance 

grandparenting. The course fee is $20 per 

person (each person attending must register 

separately). Registration is available 

online at classes-events.bjc.org. 

• • • 

St. Luke’s Hospital presents a Medicare 

101 session on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 

6-7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital, 

2345 Dougherty Ferry Road, in Conference 

Room 2. Gain an understanding of 

the different parts of Medicare (A, B and 

D), Medicare Supplemental, and Medicare 

Advantage plans, and find information to 

help you choose coverage options that best 

meet your needs. Register for the free session 

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WEST NEWSMAGAZINE I BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT I 53 

Victor Shade Company: New location, new technology, same tradition of excellence 



Owners Rachel and Scott Segall 

In 1908, Harold Victor founded Victor 

Shade Company. In 2023, 115 years 

later, the company is still going strong 

with the latest designs in shades, shutters 

and blinds, and now a move to a 

new location in Maryland Heights. 

The move is the company’s first in 42 

years. 

“This is just the third location in all the 

years we’ve been in business,” said coowner 

Scott Segall. 

The family-owned business has been 

passed from generation to generation 

with Scott and his wife, Rachel, purchasing 

the business from Harold’s 

grandson, their “Uncle David” 18 years 

ago. 

Scott’s mother, Marcella, and David’s 

sister, Susan, were best friends and spent 

so much time together Marcella was 

considered one of the family. As time 

went on, so were her children. Then, 

Uncle David’s daughter Shari introduced 

her best friend, Rachel, to Scott. 

This summer the couple celebrated their 

26th anniversary. 

“It’s a family by choice, a family by 

love,” said Rachel. 

The Segalls also choose to treat their 

customers like family and, according to 

Scott, have taken care of multiple generations. 

“We feel a sense of responsibility for what 

has been handed down to us,” Rachel added. 

At one time the business was a dry goods 

store but its selection of shades soon became 

a specialty and in short order, the business 

made window dressings its main business. 

“We specialize in custom-made shades, 

shutters and blinds, and their repair,” Scott 

said. “We’re the only full-service repair 

shop in St. Louis.” 

Quality products and a dedication to customer 

service haven’t changed in the company’s 

100-plus years in business. But the 

products it sells are definitely 21st century 

and, in some cases, very high-tech. 

The new location, at 11477 Page Service 

Drive in Maryland Heights, is better suited 

to showcasing those products, according to 

Scott. 

“The building meets our needs better,” 

Scott said. “This puts us closer to other businesses 

that provide home décor. It gives us 

access to customers in West County, and it’s 

not far from our current customers.” 

The building also provides improved 

opportunities to display the latest in blind 

and shade technology. 

“It’s more state of the art,” Scott said. “It 

is upgraded with new fixtures. There are 

more displays, and they are more interactive. 

Customers can learn more about automation. 

Today, shades and blinds can be raised and 

lowered from smart devices from anywhere 

in the world. At one time, remotes operated 

by an infrared sensor which required precise 

alignment. Now it’s all done through WiFi 

and Bluetooth,” Scott said. 

“It’s all about the Smart Home idea, 

although a traditional remote control works 

as well,” Rachel added. 

With added convenience also comes 

improved safety. According to Rachel, 

Victor Shade carries both cordless and 

retractable systems in addition to automated 

systems for child and pet safety. 

Clearly, there’s more to choosing window 

treatments than just simple aesthetics. 

“We are the experts in shades, shutters and 

blinds,” Scott said. “Combined, our staff 

has 115 years of experience.” 

That’s enough experience to help customers 

pinpoint exactly what they want and 

need, such as superior energy efficiency to 

help keep their homes warmer in the winter 

and cooler in the summer or window dressings 

that add character and style – from traditional 

to contemporary. 

In addition to visiting the company’s 

showroom, Victor Shade offers free inhome 

consultations to show how samples 

look in customers’ homes with their lighting, 

furniture and wall color. Included in the 

consultation is a free estimate. 

From dreaming to planning to installation, 

customers can count on Victor Shade Company 

–“Design, Renew, Install…at Victor 

Shade you get it all!” 

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At Ranson & Associates - American 

Family Insurance, insurance isn’t just 

another conversation. It’s a conversation 

about the most precious of assets 

– family. It’s about making sure that 

each family has access to insurance 

solutions and the guidance of trusted 

advisors to help protect them from the 

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Owner Shannon Ranson, has a family 

of his own. Married 22 years ago, 

Shannon and his wife, Barb, moved to 

West County in 1999. They have three 

daughters, and their family is now in 

transition as those daughters step out 

into the world. Anna, 20, is attending 

William Woods University. Kate, 18, is 

attending Old Miss and Sydney,16, is 

at Cor Jesu. 

“We are acutely aware of the realities 

of Teenage Drivers, Distracted Driving, 

and maximizing discounts for the best 

possible rate,” Shannon said. 

They also understand the importance 

of life insurance for parents and young 

adults. 

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our agency,” Shannon said. “Having 

lost my father when I was just eleven, 

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Life – it’s all about family at Ranson & Associates 

Shannon and Barb Ranson with their daughters 

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on my agency focus during my 20+ year 

career.” 

Life insurance is especially important for 

the parents of minor children to ensure that 

those children have the resources to meet 

their daily needs and educational goals in 

the future, if they should, unfortunately, 

lose a parent. 

Insurance coverage is also important for 

young adults making their way into the 

world. 

“This time of year we work to protect our 

young clients as they graduate high school 

and head off to college, the military, or 

trade schools. Life insurance for those that 

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but also very important,” Shannon said. 

“As these young adults leave home, enter 

the workforce, take on student loans, sign 

up for car loans, etc. there is an increased 

need to have Life protection in place.” 

Also, as the economy & financial markets 

are having big swings; the focus on Cash 

Value Life Insurance is increasing, he said. 

“We have a Flexible Premium Adjustable 

Life Insurance policy that functions great 

for many of our clients,” Shannon said. 

Shannon and his professional team offer 

American Family Insurance resources to 

residents in West County and across the 

region. They have specialists on staff in 

the areas of: Life Insurance, Commercial 

Insurance, and Personal Lines Insurance. 

One of those specialists is Shannon’s wife 

Barb who is now working in the agency as 

the commercial account manager. 

“Cyber Coverage is a big focus in the 

area of Business Insurance,” Barb said. 

“Whether it is a dentist office, CPA firm, or 

a property management company, many 

businesses have potential exposures to 

internal data loss or client data loss.” 

Shannon’s previous experiences as a 

project manager in the construction industry 

and working with small businesses 

statewide has provided additional insight 

into situations regarding home construction, 

claims, home value, business evaluation 

and other scenarios. 

“We work within the client’s wishes,” 

Shannon said. One of the biggest things 

that sets Ranson & Associates apart from 

others is not just the team’s emphasis on 

matching individuals with policies, but its 

education of clients with hands-on attention 

and face-to face meetings. 

“In today’s environment, some people 

want to do everything online or via email 

or social media, and we have programs 

that do that. But, if a client is looking for a 

trusted advisor, we really relish the opportunity 

to sit down and educate them on 

what they need and why they need it.” 

American Family Insurance has over 

90 years of business experience and is the 

second largest home and auto insurer in 

Missouri. 

“We’ve got the backing of a great organization, 

and our local talent is very strong 

too,” Shannon said. 

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I BUSINESS I 55 

Ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s new car 

and truck rental location at 17909 Chesterfield Airport Road in Chesterfield. 


BUSINESS 

BRIEFS 

Places 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car opened a new 

5,000-square-foot car and truck rental 

branch at 17909 Chesterfield Airport Road 

in Chesterfield on Sept. 26 with a ribbon 

cutting hosted by the Chesterfield Regional 

Chamber of Commerce. This facility relocates 

Chesterfield’s Enterprise Rent-A-Car 

branch and introduces Enterprise Truck 

Rental to the area for both personal and 

business use. Visit enterprise.com to learn 

more. 

• • • 

The Brothers Beer & Bourbon House 

opened two locations in September. One 

location is at 3880 Lindbergh Blvd. in 

Sunset Hills and the other is at 10453 Olive 

Blvd. in Creve Coeur. Brothers Danny and 

Jeff Gustafson and Bob Sears are the ownership 

team and together created this experience 

for bourbon and beer aficionados. 

For more information, visit 3bhouse.com. 

• • • 

The St. Louis Youth Hockey Foundation, 

a nonprofit that provides support to 

young players, recently held its second 

annual golf tournament at Greenbriar Hills 

Country Club in Kirkwood and raised 

$52,000. All proceeds go toward assisting 

young players who need financial 

assistance. The hockey foundation awards 

annually help young players continue playing 

hockey. 

• • • 

Architectural firm Lawrence Group 

designed a second retail location for Metro 

MedSpa and Laser Center, opening soon 

at 971 Brittany Parkway Drive in Town 

& Country. The Lawrence Group also 

designed Metro MedSpa’s first location 

at 12608 Lamplighter Square Shopping 

Center in St. Louis County. Metro MedSpa 

is a full-service medical spa. 

• • • 

The new Westlake Ace Hardware, 

1140 Meramec Station Road in Twin Oaks, 

hosted a grand opening event Oct. 1. The 

18,000-square-foot store is managed by 

Jason Teems. 

• • • 

Bi-State Development Agency (Metro 

Transit) received the Federal Transit 

Administration Award of Recognition for 

providing over 17 million rides during the 

2023 Midwest Transit Conference, which 

was hosted by the Missouri Public Transit 

Association in September. 

People 

Nate K. Johnson, of St. Louis, received 

the Missouri Realtors 2023 Richard A. 

Mendenhall Award. This award recognizes 

an individual who exemplifies leadership 

skills, commitment to service and enthusiastic 

spirit. Johnson received this award on 

Sept. 20 during the Missouri Realtors Fall 

Business Conference. 

• • • 

Rita Waldman, 

president and owner of 

Just Me Apparel and 

Fischer’s School Uniforms 

in Manchester, 

has been elected to the 

Midwest BankCentre 

Women Connect Advisory 

Board. Just Me Waldman 

Apparel and Fischer’s 

School Uniforms partners with more than 

120 local school administrators for uniform 

programs. 

• • • 

Hilary (Hilli) Henning of West County 

has been named an associate at St. Louisbased 

law firm Lewis Rice in its corporate 

department. Henning has a general business 

law practice and focuses on various 

corporate matters. In law school at Washington 

University, she served as a primary 

editor for the Washington University Jurisprudence 

Review.

Ellisville Fall Porch Contest is through 

Oct. 31 for Ellisville residents and businesses. 

Decorate a front porch, patio or 

balcony and submit a photo to mfadler@ 

ellisville.mo.us. Each entry will be 

uploaded to the Ellisville Facebook page 

for a vote. 

• • • 

Fall Hayrides are at 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m. 

and 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Oct. 5-26 at 

the Bussmann Shelter - Bluebird Park in 

Ellisville. Includes a campfire, s’mores and 

hot cocoa. Space is limited and spots fill 

quickly. Fee is $10 per person with a $2 

discount for residents. Register at ellisville. 

mo.us/226/Fall-Hayrides. 

• • • 

The Manchester Pumpkin Carving 

Contest is from Oct. 1-31 and open to all 

Manchester residents and businesses. Email 

a picture of your best pumpkin (carved this 

October) to rpate@manchestermo.gov. 

for a chance to win a prize. Include name, 

address and date with entry. Prizes will be 

awarded in the first week of November. For 

details, visit manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

The Eureka Scarecrow Festival is from 

Oct. 1-31, featuring colorful and artistic 

scarecrows posing in front of businesses, 

churches, schools and private homes. For 

details and a map, visit eurekascarecrowfestival.com. 

• • • 

A Pumpkin Glow is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

on Friday, Oct. 6 at Des Peres Park, 12352 

Manchester Road. Jack-O-Lanterns will be 

launched onto the pond at sunset. Participants 

can bring a picnic dinner and s’mores 

supplies. A pumpkin lotation device, glow 

stick and marshmallow roasting stick will 

be provided. Cost is $15 for residents; $18 

for non-residents. Registration deadline is 

Sept. 29; visit desperesmo.org/801/Pumpkin-Glow. 

• • • 

Fall Hayrides are at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 

8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 

7 at Faust Park in Chesterfield. Warm up 

afterward with a campfire, roasted marshmallows 

and live music. $10 per person. 

Tickets must be purchased in advance by 

calling (314) 615-8328. 

• • • 

Trucks and Treats is from 10 a.m.-1 

p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Central 

Park parking lot, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive in 

Chesterfield. This free event features rarely 

accessible vehicles. Costumes are encouraged. 

A quiet hour (no horns or sirens) is 

from 9-10 a.m. For details, visit chesterfield.mo.us. 

• • • 

Pumpkin Decorating is from 10-11 a.m. 

on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Wildwood 

Community Park, 17155 Pond Grover 

Parkway in Wildwood. Each child will 

receive their own pumpkin to decorate 

with stickers. Snacks are included. Parents 

must stay with the child during the program. 

$5 per child. Registration is required 

at wildwoodmo.recdesk.com. 

• • • 

Monster Mash - Family Bingo Night is 

from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 

Manchester Park Building, 359 Old Meramec 

Station Road in Manchester. Wear a 

favorite costume, play bingo and enjoy 

pizza and drinks. All ages are welcome. 

Register early, this one sells out. Cost is $8 

for residents; $10.40 for non-residents. For 

details, visit manchestermo.gov/parks. 

• • • 

Yappy Howl-O-Ween Festival is from 

5-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13 at Eberwein 

Dog Park, 1627 Old Baxter Road in Chesterfield. 

Dress up your canine friends and 

bring them to the dog park for pictures and 

fun activities. Free for dog park members. 

Register by emailing recreation@chesterfield.mo.us. 

• • • 

Hot Dog It’s Chili is at 5:30-8 p.m. 

on Friday, Oct. 13 at Bluebird Park, 225 

Kiefer Creek Road in Ellisville. Enjoy a 

chili cook-off contest including live music, 

children’s activities, food/drink vendors 

and hayride shuttles. Children may wear 

a costume and bring a bag for treats. Free. 

• • • 

A Halloween Festival is from 5:30- 

7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20 at Schroeder 

Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Road in 

Manchester. Games, prizes, hayrides, a 

costume contest and more. Tickets are $6 

for residents age 2 and older; $7.80 for 

non-residents and must be purchased in 

advance. For tickets, visit manchestermo. 

gov/931/Halloween-Festival. 

• • • 

Spooky Bingo is from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 

20 at the Chesterfield Community Center 

in Chesterfield Mall. Open to all ages. 

Light refreshments will be provided, but 

guests can also bring food and drinks. Cost 

is $10 for residents; $12 for non-residents. 

Pre-registration is preferred at chesterfield. 

mo.us and search “Bingo.” 

• • • 

Chesterfield Fall Festival is from 1-6 

p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Chesterfield 

Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place 

Drive. Music by Russo & Co. from 1-4 

p.m., followed by Summer of 69: The 

Bryan Adams Experience and Alright 

Now: Paul Rodgers Tribute featuring the 

music of Bad Company, Free, and the Firm 

from 4:30-6 p.m. Festival includes a craft 

vendor market, hayride, mechanical bull, 

miniature pony rides, petting zoo, face 

painting, carnival rides, food vendors and 

more. Free event. For details, visit chesterfieldamphitheater.com. 

• • • 

Witches of West County is from 5-10 

p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Vlasis Park, 

300 Park Ave. in Ballwin. An evening of 

dancing, shopping, dining, costume contests 

and more. For ages 21 and over. Tickets 

are $25 in advance and must be picked 

up at 14441 Manchester Road. Bring 

printed registration for proof of purchase. 

For details, visit westcountychamber.com. 

• • • 

Leaves and Seeds Fall Fun Run is 

from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 

Shaw Nature Reserve, 307 Pinetum Loop 

Road in Gray Summit. Run through the fall 

foliage and fields of prairie seeds for a 5K 

(3.1 miles). Geared towards first-time and 

seasoned trail runners. The fee is $36 and 

includes a race packet, a t-shirt, and a Missouri 

native seed packet. For ages 8 and up. 

To register, visit mobot.org/classes. 

• • • 

Pages and Pals “Spooky Friends” is 

from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 

the Schroeder Park Building, 359 Old 

Meramec Station Road. Children will hear 

a story, have a snack and do a craft. An 

adult must accompany the child. Registration 

is required. Cost is $5 for residents; 

$6.50 for non-residents. For details, visit 

manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

A Jack O’ Lantern Trail is from 6-9 

p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 at Faust Park, 

15055 Faust Park Drive in Chesterfield. For 

ages 2 and up. Cost is $10 per person in 

advance at mo-stlouiscounty.civicrec.com. 

For details, visit stlouiscarousel.com. 

• • • 

A Moonlight Howl 5K is at 9 p.m. on 

Friday, Oct. 27 at The Wolf Café, 15480 

Clayton Road in Ballwin. Open to all ages 

and fitness levels. Tickets are $45. For 

details, including course maps, schedule, 

race options and volunteer signups, visit 

mseracing.com/moonlight-howl-run. 

• • • 

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Wildwood. Participants will receive a shirt, 

food, drinks and more. Fee is $40 prior 

to race day and $50 on race day. Register 

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• • • 

The Gumbo Flats Pumpkin Run is at 

8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Chesterfield 

Towne Center, 161 Long Road, featuring 

5K and 10K routes, and Children’s 

Fun Run. Participants will receive a longsleeved 

tek shirt, swag bag and bib. Tickets 

are $25 (5K) or $30 (10K) through Sept. 16 

and increase to $40 on race day. Register at 

chesterfieldmochamber.com. 

• • • 

Tails of the Night is from 4-8 p.m. on 

Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Wildlife Rescue 

Center, 1128 New Ballwin Road in Ballwin. 

Trick or treat along the nature trail, 

make a craft, enjoy s’mores by the fire 

and more. Early-bird registration is $10 

per person through Oct. 21; $14 per person 

thereafter. Kids 2 and younger are free. 

All ages. Costumes are encouraged. For 

details, visit mowildlife.org/totn. 

• • • 

A Halloween Concert by the Town 

& Country Orchestra is at 2:30 p.m. on 

Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Principia High 

Ridgeway Auditorium, 13201 Clayton 

Road. Features “Danse Macabre & Danse 

Bacchanale,” “Pines of Rome”, “Raiders 

March,” “Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan” 

and more. Free concert. Learn more about 

the orchestra and upcoming events at 

tcsomo.org. 

• • • 

A Community Trunk or Treat is from 

5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29 at Living 

Word UMC, 17315 Manchester Road in 

Wildwood. Bring friends and family for 

games, candy and more. The Metro West 

Fire Department and Honeybee Flower 

Boutique will be on-site, as well as a photo 

area by Higher Focus Photography. For 

details, visit livingwordumc.org. 

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

“Dreams of Lost Memories” is at 2 

p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the 

Bayless High School Theater, 4532 Weber 

Road. The show launches the Flamenco 

Society’s 40th anniversary and pays tribute 

to those afflicted by Alzheimer’s. Tickets 

are $40 per person: $25 for seniors 65-plus 

and students under age 18 with a valid ID. 

For questions or advance tickets, email 

Marisel.Salascruz5@gmail.com or call 

(314) 338-0255. 

• • • 

River Blenders Chorus A Capella 

Show is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 

at Kirkwood High, 801 W. Essex Ave. 

Adult tickets start at $25. Children 12 and 

younger are $15. Purchase tickets at riverblenders.org. 

• • • 

The Bach Society of Saint Louis Chorus 

and Orchestra present Howard Goodall’s 

Eternal Light at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22 

at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. 

Tickets start at $27 at bachsociety.org. 

BENEFITS 

Walk to End Hydrocephalus is from 

9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Chesterfield 

Central Park, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive 

in Chesterfield. Walk one to two miles; 

well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. 

For details, visit hydroassoc.org or call 

(888) 598-3789. 

• • • 

Tee Off for The Kids Charity Golf 

Tournament is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 

14 at Pevely Farms Golf Club, 400 Lewis 

Road in Eureka. Cost is $175 per player 

and includes golf, range balls cart, gift bag, 

lunch, refreshments, dinner and awards. To 

If crêpes aren’t love, 

I don’t know what is! 

Area high school craft fairs 

It’s not too early to start holiday shopping. Local high school craft fairs are a 

family favorite for finding special and unique items. An added perk is that the 

proceeds from the craft fairs benefit the high school band programs. 

Marquette High 

2351 Clarkson Road 

Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Eureka High 

4525 Hwy. 109 

Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Rockwood Summit High 

1780 Hawkins Road 

Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Lafayette High 

17050 Clayton Road 

Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

register, call (314) 749-3477. 

• • • 

The Ryan J. Candice Memorial Golf 

Tournament is at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 

14 at Gateway National Golf Links, 18 

Golf Drive in Madison, Illinois. Cost is 

$500 per foursome. Sign up at wakeupgolf. 

eventbrite.com. 

• • • 

The Tom Shaw Freedom Walk for 

Charities is at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15 

at Good News Brewery, 2886 S. Missouri 

94 in Defiance. Tickets are $25 in advance 

or $30 at the door. For details, visit tomshawfoundation.org. 

• • • 

The Brad Buechler Memorial Golf 

Tournament (18-hole modified scramble) 

is from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 

16 at the Tapawingo National Golf Club, 

13001 Gary Player Drive. Tickets start 

at $750. Proceeds benefit children with 

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Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

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autism and special needs. For details, visit 

afastl.org/events or call (636) 227-2330. 

• • • 

The “Look Good, Do Good” Fundraiser 

for the Assistance League of St. 

Louis is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, 

Oct. 21 at Higher Focus Photography, 

2541 Pond Road in Wildwood. For a $100 

donation, participants receive a 20-minute 

business portrait session and one digital 

portrait. To register, call (636) 273-6600. 

• • • 

A Pickleball Social Round Robin is 

from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 

the Missouri Pickleball Club, 747 Gravois 

Bluffs Blvd. in Fenton. Enjoy pickleball, 

free food, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle 

and more. Tickets start at $20. Proceeds 

benefit the Parkway South High Patriettes 

Dance Team. For tickets, visit Parkway 

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French Creperie: The place for authentic crepes – and classes, too 

By SUZANNE CORBETT 

A French getaway no longer requires a 

trip to France. Travel instead to Chesterfield 

Valley and visit the French Creperie 

– a culinary destination for real French 

crepes served with a side of French culture. 

The restaurant was created by Natacha 

Douglas, a native of Guadeloupe, France, 

who missed classic French-style crepes. 

“I had been places here that sold crepes 

along with pancakes, waffles and all that 

stuff. But a real creperie in France only 

sells crepes,” Douglas said. “Since crepes 

are my passion, I wanted to share them. 

That’s why I decided to open a real French 

creperie here. And just like in France, 

we’re just a creperie, nothing else. ” 

Open Friday through Sunday, the 

restaurant is a hit. Customers line up 

for carry-out and dine-in to experience 

Douglas’ made-to-order crepes in 

an atmosphere designed to resemble a 

French bistro. 

“I wanted people to feel like they were 

French Creperie 

transported to France when they came in 

the door,” she said. 

Inside, you’ll hear traditional French 

accordion music and décor with a French 

accent. The walls are covered in artsy 

murals featuring the Eiffel Tower. The 

tabletops are set with French newsprint 

and Eiffel Tower salt and pepper shakers. 

Many of the crepes even have French 

names, such as the Excuez-Moi, Deja 

Vu and the C’est Paris. Douglas said the 

C’est Paris is the most popular crepe. It 

is filled with Nutella and fresh fruit; then 

topped with whipped cream and drizzled 

with chocolate sauce. 

Guests can choose from 17 different 

crepes ranging from sweet to savory. 

Many are made to satisfy the American 

appetite, like the Le Saint Louis – a large 

crepe filled with smoked barbecue pork 

and cheese and topped with barbecue 

sauce. 

Douglas’ take on the tacos is the La 

Belle Vie, filled with seasoned ground 

beef, Mexican-style four cheese blend, 

17409 Chesterfield Airport Road • Chesterfield Valley • frenchcreperie.com • (636) 778-0188 

Hours: 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday 

Classes by appointment only. 

sour cream, taco sauce and guacamole 

salsa. Another fun crepe most anyone can 

enjoy, especially kids, is the Crepe Dog – 

a beef hot dog on a stick paired with the 

customer’s choice of cheese and rolled in 

a crepe. 

On the drink side of the menu, customers 

can indulge in delicately flavored Lor 

coffee, which is roasted in and imported 

from France. Teas, hot chocolate, juices 

and soft drinks, wine and mimosas are 

also available. 

To spread the joy of crepes and crepe 

making Douglas also offers private classes 

on days that the restaurant is closed. 

“Classes are a lot of fun. I provide 

aprons, hats, all the tools, the batter and 

the fillings for each class,” Douglas said. 

“After the class, everyone eats the crepe 

they’ve made. People love it and I love 

teaching them. It’s another opportunity I 

have to share my passion for crepes.” 

Douglas recommends planning your 

class in advance and booking early as 

class dates book fast. Classes are priced 

at $35 per person or $65 per 

couple per class. Classes 

can be booked online; questions 

be emailed to Contact@ 

FrenchCreperie.com. 

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Natacha Douglas, owner of the French 

Creperie, will feed you or teach you to 

make her favorite food. 

Chesterfield Valley for her creperie, 

Douglas said, “Chesterfield was the best 

place because of the interest and support 

we’ve received. People really want to see 

you do well. 

“One of the reasons that has made this 

a fun journey and an experience I want to 

share is because I know once you come, 

you’ll love it!” 

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EVENTS, from page 57 

South Patriettes on Facebook. 

• • • 

Parkway Golf Tournament is at 9 a.m. 

on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Forest Park 

Golf Course, 6141 Lagoon Drive in St. 

Louis. Cost is $120 per golfer. To register, 

visit parkwayschools.net/domain/1461. 

• • • 

A Trivia Knight is at 7 p.m. (doors open 

at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the St. 

Alban Roe Life Center Gym, 2001 Shepard 

Road in Wildwood. Cost is $30 per person. 

Register at charityauctionstoday.com; 

search “Wildwood Knights of Columbus 

Trivia” or call (314) 630-2958. 

• • • 

The Old Trails Historical Society hosts 

its fall chili sale from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, 

Nov. 4 at the Bacon Log Cabin, 687 

Henry Ave. in Ballwin. Quarts of homemade 

chili, cornbread and other baked 

items are available for sale. Check, cash or 

PayPal only. 

FAMILY & KIDS 

Big Truck and Safety Day is from 10 

a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Eureka 

High, 4525 Hwy. 109. Helicopters on-site 

from 10 a.m.-noon; Superheroes from 

noon-2 p.m. Free. For details, visit eureka. 

mo.us. 

• • • 

Kids Movie Day featuring “Shrek” is 

at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13 at the Chesterfield 

Community Center, 237 Chesterfield 

Mall. Kids must be accompanied by 

a guardian. $2 per person. Registration is 

required by emailing recreation@chesterfield.mo.us. 

• • • 

An Emergency Preparedness Expo 

is from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 

Oct. 14 at The Church of Jesus Christ of 

Latter-day Saints, 15081 Clayton Road 

in Chesterfield, featuring American Red 

Cross, Emergency Medical and First Aid, 

home food and water storage, emergency 

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supplies, earthquake and power outage 

prep, child fingerprinting for ID purposes, 

and more. Free event. 

• • • 

St. Louis County Library hosts the 44th 

annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival 

Oct. 18-28. A complete schedule is available 

at slcl.org/storytelling. Locally, “Cromania!” 

is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 

at the Daniel Boone Branch, 300 Clarkson 

Road in Ellisville. All ages. 

• • • 

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is from 

Nov. 5-19 at St. Louis Jewish Community 

Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. Visit 

STLJewishBookFestival.org for a schedule 

of events. 

SPECIAL INTEREST 

Herb Your Enthusiasm is from 6-7:30 

p.m. every third Wednesday of the month 

at Kircher Park, 25 Williams Road in 

Eureka, featuring horticulture expert Jill 

Thompson. The first four sessions will be 

about houseplant repotting. Bring your 

own plants (maximum of 2 per person.) 

Children under 18 must be accompanied 

by an adult. Cost is $5 for residents; $7 for 

non-residents. Pre-registration is required 

at eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

St. Louis Young Republicans Freedom 

Fest BBQ is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on 

Sunday, Oct. 8 at St. Louis County GOP 

Headquarters, 794 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. in 

Fenton. Special guests include local politicians 

and candidates. Tickets are $30 for 

adults; $15 for students; $5 for kids aged 

12 and younger. Details and registration at 

stlyrs.com. 

• • • 

Emily Jaycox presents “Depression-Era 

St. Louis Legacies on the Transportation 

Landscape” from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, 

Oct. 12 at The National Museum of Transportation, 

2933 Barrett Station Road in 

Kirkwood. Admission is free but registration 

is required at tnmot.org. 

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ALZHEIMER’S WALK, from page 18 

“If you try to answer logically, it means 

nothing. I need to meet her where she is. 

Whatever their reality is, is their reality,” 

he said. “For instance, if she says, ‘You 

never told me that,’ I just say, ‘I’m sorry. I 

must have forgotten.’ I have to respond in 

a way that doesn’t upset her. 

“Stress causes inflammation, and 

Alzheimer’s is an inflammation of the 

brain. I try to keep her relaxed and stressfree. 

The worst thing you can do is argue 

with an Alzheimer’s patient. It hurts no 

one to tell a little lie. She’s going to forget 

about it in a few minutes anyway.” 

The couple has also learned improv, 

though not in the traditional sense. 

“Improv as a whole, focuses on allowing 

you to say anything. Nothing you say 

is wrong. It’s not stand-up comedy. This is 

practicing interacting with other people in 

that no matter what you say it is correct. It 

teaches you to go with the flow to live in 

the moment – to meet Mary in the moment 

– because Alzheimer’s patients live mostly 

in the present moment.” 

The exception to this is their very old 

memories. 

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 

“people with Alzheimer’s disease 

may struggle to remember how they 

spent their morning, but still hold on to 

memories of their childhood. Sometimes 

they may even confuse caregivers for their 

parents or other people from their past. 

This is a result of how memory is stored. 

The disease is known to attack the area of 

the brain called the hippocampus. Largely 

responsible for learning and making 

memories, a well-tuned hippocampus is 

required for retrieving data on everything 

from current world leaders to the contents 

of our bedroom closets. However, memories 

that stretch into one’s past are often 

housed in other parts of the brain outside 

the hippocampus, in the neocortex, which 

spares them from the disease’s initial 

blows.” 

This is also referred to as time-shifting, 

“when a person’s experience is that they are 

living at an earlier time in their life. They 

may become disorientated and confused 

about time and place,” according to the 

Alzheimer’s Association. 

“A person who is time-shifted may 

seem to be experiencing a different reality 

to you. Try to remember that what they 

perceive is as real to them as your reality 

is to you,” the Association advises. “The 

person may not understand what more 

recent technology is or does. They may 

not recognize friends and family as they 

look now, expecting them to be much 

younger. They may think that people who 

have died are still alive. They may also 

not recognize themselves in a mirror, as 

they are expecting to see a much younger 

version of themselves.” 

Andy said those older memories have 

been one of the most difficult parts of the 

couple’s journey through Alzheimer’s. Mary 

had a traumatic childhood beset by sexual 

abuse committed by family members. 

“Her parents were very broken people,” 

Andy said. “And her really old memories 

are very vivid to her.” 

Now, those memories show up as triggers 

that Andy has to be keenly aware of 

and sensitive to in terms of how they affect 

both Mary and him. 

“A lot of her caregiving is me caregiving 

myself,” he said. “That goes along 

with a good diet and good sleep. I have to 

take care of myself to be able to deal with 

things on a responsive basis.” 

Andy said they see a functional medicine 

physician that has helped tremendously. 

Along with teaching them about diet and 

sleep, Mary has received testing for heavy 

metals. Andy said the level of lead in her 

blood and tissues was so high that the doctors 

were stunned. But it made sense to 

Andy, as Mary had grown up near Grand 

Boulevard and Cass Avenue in St. Louis. 

He said she walked by a gas station every 

day on her way to and from school. And, 

although lead was removed from paint in 

the 1970s and gasoline in the 1980s, Mary 

loved the smell of gasoline. So, she would 

intentionally sniff it every day. For 18 

months after the test that found the lead, 

Mary went through a chelation infusion 

process to remove heavy metals from her 

bones and tissues. 

The two also participate in Music for 

Memory Loss at Maryville University 

and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) 

weekly to facilitate Mary’s brain health. 

Andy said he will continue to learn and 

seek out whatever his bride needs as he 

walks along with her through what many 

call the “Long Goodbye.” 

“Our attitude is that we’ve decided to 

laugh as much as we can,” he said. “We 

feel like we’re on a mission approach, and 

we handle it a bit differently than most 

people. 

I say the long goodbye is a long way off, 

and there’s a lot of living to do before then.” 

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Driveways, Patios, Pool Decks, Garage Floors, 

Retaining Walls, Stamped and Colored Concrete 

Insured For Your Protection 

636-938-ROOF (7663) 

Like us on Facebook 

Locally Owned & Operated by Rick Hinkson 

When you want it done right... 

Check our ads first. 

636.591.0010





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CARPET 

CLEANING SERVICES 

SPOTLESS CLEANING 

SERVICES 

for your home or business. 

Specializing in everyday cleaning 

of homes, rentals, move outs & 

home buying, etc. 

Family owned & operated 

Call today (636) 777-9319 

to schedule your cleaninag 

or a FREE ESTIMATE. 

Email: spotless.dina@gmail.com 

COLLECTIBLES 

WANTED TO BUY 

• SPORTS MEMORABILIA • 

Baseball Cards, Sports Cards, 

Cardinals Souvenirs and 

Memorabilia. Pre-1975 Only. 

Private Collector: 

314-302-1785 

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 & backa-up 

generators. No job too small. 

Competitively priced. Free Estimates. 

Just call 636-262-5840 

BRIDGE LESSONS 

LEARN BRIDGE IN A DAY!!! 

Learn the fun & exciting game of bridge with 

minimal commitment of time and money 

Fee 

$40 

and make new friends. 

Sunday, October 15, 9am-5pm w/lunch break 

Call/Text Jay: 314-495-6093 

Email-jay@jsbridgepad.com 

-CARPET REPAIRS- 

Restretching • Reseaming 

& Patching. 

No job is to small! 

FREE Estimates 

(314) 892-1003 

DECKS 

Deck Staining 

GARAGE DOORS 

DSI/Door Solutions, Inc. 

Garage Doors, Electric Open–ers. 

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 

HAULING 

J & J HAULING 

WE HAUL IT ALL 

Service 7 days. Debris, furniture, 

appliances, household trash, yard 

debris, railroad ties, fencing, decks. 

Garage & Basement Clean-up 

Neat, courteous, affordable rates. 

Call: 636-379-8062 or 

email: jandjhaul@aol.com 

SKIP'S HAULING & DEMOLITION 

Junk hauling and removal. Cleanouts, 

appliances, furniture, debris, 

construction rubble, yard waste, 

excavating & demolition! 10, 15 

& 20 cubic yd. rolloff dumpsters. 

Licensed & insured. Affordable, dependable 

and available! 

VISA/MC accepted. 22 yrs. service. 

Toll Free 1-888-STL-JUNK 

888-785-5865 or 314-644-1948 

• Brushed & Rolled Only 

• No money up front/Warranty 

A+ 

Free Estimates • Insured/A+BBB 

EverythingDecks.net • (636) 337-7733 

DONATION PICKUP 

Keep your Saturdays to yourself 

and we will pick it up for you! 

Complimentary Curbside 

Donation Pickup. Anything that 

is non-perishable or flammable. 

Serving the West County area! 

CALL TODAY 

to schedule your appointment. 

314-742-4342. 

EDUCATION 

Traveling Fossil & Rock 

Presentations with a Biblical 

Perspective. Suitable for all grade 

levels. FREE Fossils for everyone. 

Can the Bible timeline 

be tested and trusted? 

Yes! 

The Rock’s Cry Out Ministry 

Contact Bill Barnes 314-608-2928 

Where: 10421 St. Charles Rock Rd-63074 

American Contract Bridge League 

HELP WANTED 

Community Programs Assistant 

Senior Citizen Programs 

Office in Manchester, MO 

8:00am – 2:30pm (32.5hrs./wk.) 

Mon – Fri $18.55/hr. Full Benefits 

Coordinate & oversee programs 

for seniors at various community 

locations in West Co. Represent 

agency to community. Volunteer 

recruitment, training; oversight. 

Program data collection & entry. 

Must have H.S. Diploma or Equiv. 

Some college prefrd. Mgmt. Exp. 

prefrd. Exp. with public speaking 

prefrd. Must be proficient in 

M.S. Office Software. Pre Emp. B.G. 

Check & Drug Test. 

Call Laura 

636-207-4231 

or send resume to 

LREICH@AGINGAHEAD.ORG 

EOE 

Full Time & Part Time 

With College Degree, 

Compare your income to 

this opportunity in Dollars. 

Is a 5-minute phone 

conversation worth your time? 

Call Barb 636 891 1300 

Cook 

Senior citizen home delivered 

meals program. Manchester, MO 

7am – 3pm M-F 40hrs./wk. 

$18.55/hr. Full Benefits. HS 

Diploma or Equiv. Min of 3 yrs. 

exp with commercial food prep, 

not fast food. Big Batch Scratch 

Cooking Exp pref. 

Must be willing to obtain Food 

Safety Certification. Must be able 

to lift 40lbs. floor to waist; stand 

for up to 4 hrs.Must have or be 

willing to obtain Hep A food safety 

Vaccination(s). Pre emp. drug test; 

background check. 

Contact Laura at 

LREICH@AGINGAHEAD.ORG 

or call 636-207-4231 EOE 

COMPASSIONATE 

CAREGIVERS NEEDED!! 

VISITING ANGELS is hiring for 

Chesterfield/Wildwood/Ballwin/ 

Des Peres/ T&C- $17-19/hr. 

Personal Care Assistants & 

Homemaker shifts. Weekly Pay, 

Flexible Schedules, 401K match. 

Health Ins. after 6 mo. if FT 

Call 636-695-4422 or apply at 

VisitingAngels.com/westplex 

Rockwood School District 

Hiring For position of: 

Part-Time Custodians 

(Temporary Position) 

-Flexible Work Schedule 

-Competitive Wage 

-No weekends 

Apply at: 

https://rockwood.ted. 

peopleadmin.com/hire/ 

Viewjob.aspx?JobID=3198 

or call (636) 733-3270 

EEOC 


Hiring For Positions of: 

-Plumbing Maintenance 

Technician- 

- 40 hrs/week 

- 12 months/year 

- Competitive Salary 

Full Benefit Package includes: 

- Retirement through the Public 

Educational Employee 

Retirement 

System (PEERS) of Missouri 

- Paid Medical, Dental 

& Vision Insurance 

- Flexible Spending Accounts 

- Life Insurance 

- Long-Term Disability 

- Employee Assistance Program 

- Sick Leave Compensation 

- Vacation Compensation 

- 12 Paid Holidays 

Apply at: 


peopleadmin.com/hire/index 

or call (636) 733-3270 

EEOC 


Hiring For Position of: 

CUSTODIAN 

- 40 hrs/week 





Educational Employee Retirement 











Apply at: 


peopleadmin.com/ 

hire/index or call (636) 733-3270 

EEOC 

HELP WANTED 



Food Service 

Our Child Nutrition Assistants 

work school days only 

Part time or Full time, 

No experience needed. 

Starting Pay $14 Hourly. 

Seven Paid Holidays, 

Retirement through PEERS, 

Perfect Attendance Days 

Manager positions available 

with full benefits. 

www.rsdmo.org 

or call 636-733-3253 



Mowing & Landscaping 

Technician in 

Grounds Department 

- 40 hrs/week 
















Apply at: 



or call (636) 733-3270 

EEOC 



HVAC Maintenance Technician 

- 40 hrs/week 
















Apply at: 



or call (636) 733-3270 

EEOC 

HOME HEALTHCARE 

TROSSIE CARES 

Private Home Health 

24 hr. Affordable 

Home Healthcare Service. 

Referencces Available. 

Call 314-620-3550 

or email 

trossiecares@gmail.com 

HOME IMPROVEMENT 

Total Bathroom Remodeling 

Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 

30 Years Experience 

REMODEL & REPAIR 

Rotted wood, Painting, Tile, 

Drywall, Floors, Electrical, 

Carpentry, Plumbing, 

Power Washing. Insured. 


Tom Streckfuss 314-910-7458 

sbacontractingllc@gmail.com 

HOME IMPROVEMENT 

PRISTINE MIDWEST 

CONSTRUCTION LLC 

Specializing in 

Decks & Fences 


pristinemidwest@gmail.com 

(314) 575-3879 

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 

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 

• AERATION • 

• OVERSEEDING • 

• LEAF REMOVAL • 

Preparing/Cleaning Beds 

Mulching • Leaf Removal 

Bush/Shrub Trimming 

Aeration • Seeding 

Fertilizing • Dethatching 

-Now Offering Junk Removal- 

• FAST & FREE ESTIMATES • 

TWO MEN & A MOWER 

636-432-3451 

MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC 

Clean-Up • Mowing • Mulching 

Planting • Aeration • Sod Install 

Leaf Removal • Paver Patios 

Trimming & Edging 

Stone & Brick 

Retaining Walls • Drainage Work 

- FREE ESTIMATES - 

636-293-2863 

moraleslandscape@hotmail.com 

Best Landscaping Values in Town! 

-Mizzou Crew- 

Mulch, Shrub Trimming, 

Yard Cleanups, Power Washing, 

Moles, Small Walls & Paver Patios. 

Hauling Services, 

Demolition, 

Handyman Services 

& Rough Carpentry 

Call/Text Jeff 

314-520-5222 

or www.MizzouCrew.com 

WE SPECIALIZE IN 

RETAINING WALLS • PAVER PATIOS • DECKS 

FENCES • TREES • NEW LANDSCAPING 

LAWNS & MULCH AND MUCH MORE! 

Free Estimates 

314-280-2779 

poloslawn@aol.com 

• COMPLETE 

OUTDOOR SERVICE • 

Mowing • Pre-Emergent 

Aeration • Overseeding 

Licensed Applicator 

Commercial • Residential 

Reasonable Rates 

Experienced & Insured 


United Lawn Services 

Call Today (314) 660-9080 

curtis@unitedlawnservices.com 

www.unitedlawnservices.com 

LANDSCAPING 

PET SERVICES 

PLUMBING 

LICENSED PLUMBER 

Bonded & Insured 

Available for all your 

plumbing needs. 

No job is too small. 


35 Years Experience. 

Senior Discounts 

24 hours service! 

314-808-4611 

• ANYTHING IN PLUMBING • 

Good Prices! Basement 

bathrooms, small repairs & code 

violations repaired. Fast Service. 

Certified, licensed plumber - MBC 

Plumbing - Call or text anytime: 

314-409-5051 

GVM Plumbing 

Can’t beat my prices! 

Repair • Remodel • Install 

Great Water Heater Install Rates! 

Licensed • Responsive • Reliable 

(636) 288-7002 

POWERWASHING 

Exterior Soft Wash 

1 Story $199 

2 Story $249 

Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft. 

All Smiles Pressure Washing, LLC 

636-279-0056 

REAL ESTATE 

I BUY HOMES 

ALL CASH - AS-IS 

I have been buying and selling 

for over 30 years. 

$ $ 

No obligation. 

No commission. 

No fixing up. 

It doesn’t cost to find out 

how much you can get. 

Must ask for 

Lyndon Anderson 

314-496-5822 

Berkshire Hathaway 

Select Prop. 

Office: 636-394-2424 

TREE SERVICES 

• COLE TREE SERVICE • 

Tree and Stump Removal. 

Trimming and Deadwooding. 

Free Estimates. 

636-475-3661 

www.cole-tree-service.biz

No Need to Guard Your Money. 

We will take care of it. 

Your funds can grow safely in a Certificate of Deposit. 

CD Special 

5 .00 

% APY 

12-month or 18-month 

$1 share deposit required. Must qualify for membership. Offer of 5.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on 12-month or 18-month CD have a minimum deposit of $500 to open. 

Rate/APY is accurate as of 9/22/23. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Offer subject to end without notice. Federally insured by NCUA.

West Newsmagazine 10-4-23

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