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A nation Dr. King 

would not recognize 

This year, 2024, marks the 60th anniversary 

of the signing into law of the landmark 

1964 Civil Rights Act. 

(Each January) we observe the national 

day set aside to note and honor the leader 

of the movement that led to that act becoming 

law: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

We must ask how, after 60 years, with 

vast changes in the world, with developments 

in technology unimaginable 60 

years ago, that we remain obsessed with 

race. How is it that claims of racism, injustice 

and unfairness persist like nothing 

happened? 

Indeed, data suggest that Black Americans, 

on average, still lag behind economically. 

The Federal Reserve recently published 

its Survey of Consumer Finances showing 

that average Black family income is 43% 

that of white families. In 1989, it was 42%. 

Average Black household net worth now 

is 15.6% that of white households. In 1989, 

it was 17.8%. 

The deterioration of traditional religious 

values in the country has taken a toll on 

all American families. But proportionally 

more on Black families. 

Per the U.S. Department of Justice, 

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 

Prevention, in 2022, 43% of Black children 

lived in a two-parent home – down 26.5% 

from 1970. Among white children, 75.6% 

lived in a two-parent home, down 15.5% 

from 1970. 

America today is a far different country 

than the one where King led the Civil 

Rights Movement. 

The language that King used to lead and 

animate his movement was the language of 

the Bible. He spoke as a pastor. 

But in 1965, according to Gallup, 70% of 

Americans said religion is “very important” 

in their life. 

In 2023, 45% of Americans say religion 

is “very important” in their life. 

In the last speech of his life in 1968, in 

Memphis, Tennessee, King spoke about 

“injustice,” that “we are God’s children.” 

He spoke about not being afraid of death, 

that “I just want to do God’s will,” and then 

spoke those famous words that he’d been 

“to the mountain top” and that he’d seen 

“the promised land.” 

“I’m not worried about anything. I’m not 

fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the 

glory of the coming of the Lord.” 

Can anyone imagine a leader of a major 

political or social movement today speaking 

this way? 

Over these 60 years since the Civil 

Rights Act became law, courts took the 

Bible and prayer out of public schools, 

legalized abortion and changed our legal 

understanding of what defines marriage. 

The godless socialism of DEI – diversity, 

equity, inclusion – has replaced good and 

evil as our perspective on social justice. 

As we have purged religion and replaced 

it with politics, we have lost the core of a 

religious world view. There is good and 

evil, and the Creator gave free choice and 

personal responsibility to choose to each 

individual. 

Without this, the freedom we allegedly 

care so much about has little meaning. 

Government has become our new religion. 

In 1964, federal spending took 17.3% 

of our GDP. Today it takes 24.4%. In 1964, 

gross federal debt equaled 46.2% of our 

GDP. Today it equals 119.8%. 

It is an unfortunate quirk of history that 

the Civil Rights Movement, led by a Black 

Christian pastor, reached its peak at the 

moment when Americans decided to start 

banishing the Bible from our culture. 

A movement informed by good and 

evil and personal responsibility has been 

replaced by politics, interest groups and 

victimhood. 

The community most hurt by the purge 

of personal responsibility that defines individual 

freedom is the one that started out 

the weakest and the greatest victim of our 

moral failures. 

Without a new birth of faith, we for sure 

will not have a new birth of freedom in 

America. 

The whole nation and our future are in 

danger. And the weakest, those whom the 

socialists claim to care the most about, will 

suffer the most. 

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Star Parker is president of the Center 

for Urban Renewal and Education and 

host of the weekly television show “Cure 

America with Star Parker.” 

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Trouble with NextDoor 

To the Editor: 

In the last issue of West Newsmagazine, 

Michael Sargent, opined that as a society 

we have become overly sensitive to dissenting 

viewpoints, especially on social 

media, which gets in the way of open 

discourse needed in a democratic society. 

I agree, and it has been my personal experience 

(and according to thousands of people 

who signed a petition on change.org) that 

the NextDoor platform allows those “sensitive 

viewpoints” to bully and censor dissenting 

viewpoints. 

NextDoor boasts that it has algorithms 

to detect “harmful content” (for sensitive 

viewpoints) and has Leads who are 

“granted some additional functions … to 

remove messages … to cultivate a strong 

and healthy community.” When I joined 

NextDoor I found it informative and 

entertaining, valuing the opportunity to 

hear the views of those around me and 

engage in civil discourse. Soon I noticed 

that “approved viewpoints” were allowed 

to bully. Those who retaliated in kind 

with dissenting opinions were censored. A 

“lead,” who I was informed had harassed 

and removed others, had an unhealthy fixation 

with the coherency and popularity of 

my unapproved viewpoints and followed 

me from post to post baiting me, engaging 

in “not so civil” discourse, stating on my 

post that she had looked up my personal 

information on the County Assessor’s 

website, and using her “additional functions” 

to remove 9 of my comments on all 

different posts within 1 minute. 

I even know two local candidates who 

have had their NextDoor accounts, which 

had thousands of regular viewers, “suspended” 

mid-election; one, a week before 

an election, which was lost by only a small 

margin. 

So many throughout the history of our 

nation have sacrificed so much for our free 

speech, that we must always stand up to 

bullies who seek to infringe on that right, 

even if the bully is NextDoor. 

Lynn Link 

Words and politics 

To the Editor: 

Words have meanings. 

Politics continues to co-opt words and 

misrepresent specific definitions. 24-hour 

news cycles, entertainment, and partisan 

information industries create a herculean 

amount of misinformation and disinformation 

supporting new levels of ridiculousness. 

Misinformation is untrue or incorrect. 

Disinformation is deliberately false, used 

to influence opinions or obscure the truth. 

Misusing words and meanings to misrepresent 

information and facts to a distracted 

populace while purposefully attempting to 

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create an atmosphere of fear about the future 

is repulsively manipulative. Political and 

media onslaughts of “danger to democracy” 

messaging has reached ad nauseam level. 

Attention spans and retention abilities of the 

general populace seems short and finite. 

History is littered with collapsed democracies. 

Focusing on emotional triggers of 

partisan messages of political parties and 

media reveals the consequences of our 

collective ignorance, we are a republic. 

Understanding our own republic by the 

general populace has been both neglected 

and actively misrepresented through a 

compromised educational system, political 

opportunists take advantage of ignorance 

every election cycle. Promising more 

government and to change Constitutional 

structure is often the answer to issues. In 

a republic, the smallest minority is the 

individual. The Articles of our Constitution 

created the framework for a government 

“of the people.” The Amendments 

restrict government and create a promise 

of governmental protection of the rights 

of the individual. Nowhere in our founding 

documents will anyone find the word 

“democracy.” Democracies dislike the 

rights of individuals. Liberty is an inalienable 

individual right of self-determination 

to live without control or interference by a 

government or other power. 

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St. Louis County and nearly 20 years in St. Charles County. But we have 

printed more stories about public school boards of education in the last 

24 months than we did in all the previous years combined. Did we hire 

a new crackerjack reporter who is uncovering all these scoops, using 

covert sources and pure tenacity? Not at all. We didn’t find the stories. 

The stories stood up, raised their hand, lit themselves on fire, and then 

started doing one of those TikTok dances. In other words, the stories 

found us. 

For the first, let’s just say, 20 years we were in print, the local school 

boards – every single one of them – intentionally operated in the background. 

They were quiet, supportive and steadfastly focused on student 

performance. The members of the school board were largely unknown. 

The regular school board meetings were lightly attended. Mild controversy 

would arise whenever the issue of taxes was raised, pun intended. 

In those cases, very clear lines were drawn. Voters with children in the 

district favored the tax increases. Voters without children in the district 

opposed them. At the end of the day, everything smoothed itself 

out because all of the districts within our coverage area were – as they 

remain today – very high-performing districts. As such, there was no 

value placed on a board drawing attention to itself. Their job was to keep 

the train on the tracks, not to see how fast the train could go. 

This is no longer the case. Lately, school board candidates have gone 

the way of Trump, leading school boards to go the way of MAGA. In 

a MAGA world, controversy is oxygen, and in modern education, there 

is all of a sudden, no shortage of oxygen. Critical Race Theory, porn 

in school libraries, transgender participation in sports, Black history 

classes, transgender bathrooms; America’s culture wars have come to 

the local school board. 

To give credit where it is due, some boards have managed to remain 

mostly quiet (Parkway and Fort Zumwalt). Some have heated up and 

cooled down (Rockwood). A few, however, have jumped into the fray 

with both feet and just keep throwing punches (Francis Howell and 

Wentzville). 

Last week, Wentzville’s board voted 5-2 to adopt rules that require 

students to use whichever restroom matches “an individual’s reproductive 

biology at birth.” To ensure that Wentzville did not get the news 

cycle all to itself, Francis Howell’s board announced that they would 

vote in March on a revised curriculum for Black history and Black 

literature courses. The board had previously decided to eliminate the 

courses before agreeing to keep them if the curriculum could be rendered 

“politically neutral.” 

At the risk of sounding like the old man shaking his fist at the clouds, 

we miss the days of mundane school boards. We miss the days when student 

academic performance and fiscal responsibility were the hallmarks 

of good governance and too uninteresting to really cover at all. We miss 

the days of reviewing the meeting agenda and groaning at the dullness. 

The local board of education is not a place from which to launch a 

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New police chief sworn in 

The city swore in Capt. Cheryl Funkhouser 

as its second chief of police in a 

public ceremony on Jan. 1. 

Funkhouser, a 28-year veteran of the 

city’s force, replaces Chief Ray Johnson, 

the first and only police chief Chesterfield 

has had since its incorporation in 1988. 

She was selected for the position following 

a regionwide candidate search and multiple-round 

interview and screening process. 

Last November, the City Council consented 

to Mayor Bob Nation’s appointment 

of Funkhouser to the role of police chief. 

Funkhouser began her law enforcement 

career in 1993 with the University City 

Police Department. She joined Chesterfield 

in 1995 and has served in several roles as 

she progressed through the ranks, beginning 

as a patrol officer and community affairs 

specialist before being promoted to sergeant 

and supervising the Bureau of Community 

Affairs and the Bureau of Uniformed Patrol. 

She has served as Commander of the Division 

of Operational Support since 2017. 

Funkhouser graduated magna cum laude 

from Lindenwood University with a Bachelor 

of Arts in human resource management 

and from the University of Virginia 

with a master’s degree in public safety. In 

addition to her collegiate education, she is 

also a graduate of Session 279 of the FBI 

National Academy. 

CREVE COEUR 

City to vote on Centennial 

Greenway funding 

When complete, the Centennial Greenway 

will connect Forest Park to Creve 

Coeur Lake Park and beyond to St. Charles 

County and the Katy Trail. In Creve Coeur, 

it will also pass through the 39 North 

Agtech Innovation District. 

In 2019, the 39 North Greenway Plan 

identified points of connection along the 

Centennial Greenway within the agtech 

district as it traverses from Warson Park 

in the city of Olivette to the intersection of 

Lindbergh Boulevard and Schuetz Road in 

Creve Coeur. 

At the Jan. 8 City Council meeting, City 

Administrator Mark Perkins spoke about 

Creve Coeur’s portion of the greenway 

and proposed funding resources in relation 

to the first reading of Bill 6101, which 

would establish cost-sharing parameters 

between the city and Great Rivers Greenway 

(GRG). 

“We were in a work session with the 

Great Rivers Greenway staff last month, 

and discussed how the city and the Great 

Rivers Greenway would partner with 

regards to the Centennial Trail,” Perkins 

said. “The city would apply for a grant to 

help use some of the funds for the Centennial 

Greenway. GRG will be funding the 

programs. The city’s contribution will be 

serving as the grantee. We’ll also be paying 

the ($12,800) grant application fee. If we 

are not successful, we will be reimbursed 

for that.” 

Per Bill 6101, the city will submit an 

application for receipt of up to $2,560,000 

in federal grants administered by the East- 

West Gateway Council. If the bid is successful, 

Great Rivers Greenway would 

provide the necessary funds up to $640,000. 

While the city will ultimately own 

the portion of the greenway that passes 

through its boundaries and be responsible 

for ordinary operations and maintenance of 

the greenway, the project would not cover 

any bridge work, including over Lindbergh 

Boulevard. 

Perkins noted that Creve Coeur will be 

seeking a further grant for this project in 

February and another grant will be applied 

for this summer to further expand the project. 

City receives high marks 

in annual audit 

Creve Coeur has received “the highest 

form of assurance a city can receive on its 

financial statement,” according to Tammy 

Alsop, partner with Sikich LLP. 

Also presented were the findings of an 

audit that included general numbers for the 

past 10 fiscal years, dating back to mid-2014 

and including the year ending June 30, 2023. 

The information showed consistent surpluses 

throughout that time period. 

Per the report, governmental fund revenues 

were $26,431,191. Sales taxes 

accounted for 45% and public utility 

licenses were 23% of the revenue stream. 

The categories of intergovernmental, property 

taxes, and licenses and permits added 

up to 18% of revenue. 

Of the $21,995,372 in total expenditures, 

34% went toward public safety, 22% for 

capital outlay, 17% for public works and 

16% for general government uses. Debt 

service and community development 

added up to 11%. 

Regarding the $4,677,715 spent on capital 

improvements, a full $2,616,837 went 

toward streets and sidewalks, followed by: 

• $811,655 for parks and recreation 

• $595,369 on stormwater issues 

• $355,125 on capital equipment 

• $260,412 on administrative costs 

• $38,317 on building improvements 

Outstanding debt as of June 30 was 

$8,327,521 with a full $7,668,588 related 

to the police building, which dates back 

to 2017 and includes improvements to the 

Creve Coeur Government Center. 

Alsop noted that in addition to the standard 

audit, Sikich LLP was required to do 

a single audit related to the spending of 

federal dollars. 

“Since the city spent over $750,000 in 

federal awards, we actually had to do a 

single audit,” Alsop explained. “In that, 

we had no significant deficiencies and no 

compliance problems on that audit, either. 

So, that’s a very good opinion to have on 

those reports. 

On the primary audit the city received a 

so-called “Unmodified Opinion.” 

“That’s the highest form of assurance a 

city can receive on its financial statement,” 

Alsop said. 

She noted that “everything looks very 

good for the city” and she thanked city staff 

members who added the Sikich LLP team. 

“We appreciate all the help we received 

from Lori (Obermoeller), Tracy (Brothers) 

and the whole department,” Alsop said. 

“The positions are very good, the fund balances 

of the general fund is at $19 million, 

which is very good. You’ll notice they usually 

compare that to the total expenditures 

of the general fund, which is $15 million. 

So, you have over a year’s worth of expenditures 

in unassigned fund balance. That’s 

very good and there’s really not much difference 

between the last year and prior 

years.”



DES PERES 

Local museum nominated 

as one of nation’s best 

The National Museum of Transportation, 

located at 2933 Barrett Station Road, 

has been nominated as a “best open-air 

museum” for the USA Today 10 Best 

Readers’ Choice - 2024 list. 

As St. Louis transportation enthusiasts 

know, and the Smithsonian Institution 

concurs, the museum, now in its 80th year, 

houses one of the largest and best collections 

of transportation vehicles in the country. 

Executive Director Terri McEachern 

noted that the museum’s collection of artifacts 

dates back to the mid-1800s. 

“Two of our most recent acquisitions 

include the first F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet 

and the Virgin Hyperloop XP-2 Pegasus 

Pod direct from the Smithsonian Institution’s 

Futures Exhibit,” McEachern said. 

To vote in the USA Today poll and move 

the Transportation Museum to the top of the 

list, visit 10best.usatodaycom/awards/travel/ 

best-open-air-museum-2024 or this story 

online. Voting ends on Monday, Feb. 12. 

vehicle when the installation is complete. 

Additionally, every Hyundai owner who 

visits the clinic will receive a free steering 

wheel lock. 

Hyundai Motor America sponsors the 

drive-thru event in collaboration with 

St. Louis County Council member Mark 

Harder (R-District 7). Since July of 2023 

when the nationwide events began, more 

than 1 million Hyundai vehicles have 

received software updates. 

To see a list of vehicles eligible for the 

update, visit hyundaiantitheft.com and 

enter the vehicle’s VIN to see if the software 

update is needed. 

ST. LOUIS REGION 

More than $67 million 

raised for United Way 

The United Way of Greater St. Louis’ 

annual community campaign raised over 

$67 million dollars to help neighbors 

across our 16-county region, providing 

vital funding and support to over 160 local 

nonprofit partner agencies. 

United Way’s annual community campaign 

brings together thousands of individuals, 

companies, unions and foundations 

to help make a collective impact on local 

nonprofits. Their support gives United Way 



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the capacity to help more than 1 million 

people every year. 

Ten companies, their employees and 

participating labor unions gave combined 

team gifts of $1 million or more: Edward 

Jones at $7 million, World Wide Technology 

at $5 million, Ameren and Enterprise 

Mobility at $3 million each, Bayer U.S. 

and Spire at $2 million each, and Schnucks, 

BJC HealthCare, Emerson, and Nestle 

Purina at $1 million each. 

The St. Louis Regional Business Council, 

which represents more than 100 area 

firms, raised more than $15.8 million for 

the 2023 campaign. 

ST. LOUIS COUNTY 

Hyundai hosts anti-theft 

drive-thru event 

Hyundai owners can receive a free antitheft 

software update at a drive-thru event 

from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Feb. 2-3 in the Chesterfield 

Mall parking lot, outside the closed 

Sears store. 

This event is being held in response to 

persistent thefts targeting certain Hyundai 

vehicles without push-button ignitions and 

immobilizing anti-theft devices. It’s goal 

is to complement Hyundai’s nationwide 

network of dealerships and drive further 

installations of Hyundai’s free anti-theft 

software upgrade for customers who continue 

to be affected by the thefts. 

Slips and falls affect us all. 

Frost, ice and snow are particularly dangerous for our seniors. 

If you slip, give us a call! 

95% of our rehab residents return to home. 

(Source: Hyundai USA) 

No appointment is needed. The update 

takes around 20 minutes to install. 

When drivers arrive, they will check in and 

be escorted to a customer lounge. A valet will 

take their vehicle to the service bay for the 

software update. The valet will return the 

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Former Ballwin police chief sues city over recent dismissal 

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By KATE UPTERGROVE 

On Jan. 5, former Ballwin chief of police 

Doug Schaeffler filed a lawsuit in St. Louis 

County Circuit Court, which 

alleges that “the city of Ballwin 

and its aldermen and employees 

conspired to remove from office 

and wrongfully discharge” him. 

The lawsuit points to the Dec. 

6, 2023, closed meeting of the 

city’s Board of Aldermen at 

which Schaeffler’s removal was 

considered and voted on. It 

alleges that during that action 

Schaeffler was denied due process 

and a formal hearing and 

that “no sworn testimony from 

any competent witnesses in 

support of the alleged grounds 

for removal, relying instead on 

double and triple hearsay and 

unauthenticated documents.” 

But Ballwin Mayor Tim Pogue 

Schaeffler 

Pogue 

in a public statement released to the city’s 

website on Jan. 12, calls those allegations 

“baseless.” 

In his statement, Pogue says city officials 

voted to place Schaeffler on paid administrative 

leave on Oct. 9 after allegations were 

brought forward to city staff by police officers 

within the Ballwin Police 

Department. 

According to Pogue, on Oct. 

30, the city hired an outside 

investigator, Erin Williams, of 

Clayton-based Ogletree, Deakins, 

Nash, Smoak & Stewart, to 

look into the allegations. He says 

Williams interviewed a number 

of Ballwin Police staff and city 

staff from Oct. 30 through Nov. 

21 and found that five allegations 

brought forward against Schaeffler 

were substantiated. 

“Some of those allegations 

include violations of written 

established policy. Things like 

purchasing alcohol while on 

duty and/or in uniform, misuse 

of the REJIS system to obtain 

criminal and traffic information for nonlaw 

enforcement purposes, and harassment, 

discrimination and/or retaliation 

with respect to supervision of department 

employees,” Pogue states. “That included 

creating a culture where the perception is 

that subordinate officers are rewarded for 

consuming alcohol with the Chief and 

those that do not are passed over for promotion 

or feel that applying is fruitless.” 

Pogue alleges that “some of those substantiated 

allegations ... were more serious 

and violations of Missouri State Statute 

106.273, like operating a city vehicle after 

consuming alcohol ...” 

For his part, Schaeffler in his lawsuit 

claims that his removal from office was 

a “coordinated, planned and premeditated” 

action that began taking shape in September 

2023 after an alderman made a criminal 

complaint against Pogue and a former 

city administrator. 

Schaeffler’s petition states that, per 

police protocol, he disclosed the matter 

to the Ellisville Police Department so it 

could investigate the claims made by the 

alderman against the mayor and former 

city administrator. He says his actions 

took place shortly before the city began its 

investigation into him. 

Per the mayor’s statement, what Pogue 

and Schaeffler appear to agree on is that 

Schaeffler “acted appropriately in regards 

to an investigation brought forward by an 

alderman against (Pogue) and a former city 

administrator.” 

Where they differ is in whether or not 

Schaeffler was denied due process in 

regard to his dismissal. 

Schaeffler maintains that the board’s final 

decision to remove him from office was 

“made upon unlawful procedure or without 

a fair trial” and that it was “unconstitutional, 

unlawful, arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable, 

and/or involves an abuse of discretion.” 

Pogue maintains that proper procedures 

under state law were followed in the 

board’s unanimous decision to terminate 

the police chief. 

Schaeffler is seeking reinstatement to his 

former position, removal of all documents 

related to his removal proceeding from his 

personnel file, backpay and lost benefits, 

pre- and post-judgement interest, and compensatory 

and punitive damages. 

Regardless of who wins the case, the taxpayers 

of Ballwin will pay the price. 

New branding unveiled during ‘state of the county’ address 

By LAURA BROWN 

A new logo and branding for St. Louis 

County was unveiled by County Executive 

Dr. Sam Page on Jan. 10 at his State of the 

County address. Page said the new branding 

will give the county a unified identity, 

making the area more promotable to businesses 

and individuals looking for a place to 

call home. The new logo contains a rose-red 

fleur-de-lis in the center of a woven circle 

and comes with the tagline “Opportunity 

Central” to describe St. Louis County. 

“The logo serves as a cohesive symbol of 

Saint Louis County, bringing our brand tagline 

‘Opportunity Central’ to life,” Page said. 

“Our region’s population has been stagnant 

for decades. We can’t compete against ourselves. 

We must work as one. We want the 

Austins, the Nashvilles and the other metro 

regions that have done a fine job of branding 

themselves to know that we see you, but we 

are also competing with you.” 

The fleur-de-lis is a nod to St. Louis’s 

French history and heritage. The woven 

circle represents the rivers that border the 

county and also represents the partnership 

between the government and its people and 

the county and its 87 municipalities, the 

county said in describing the new branding. 

According to the county, its new slogan, 

Opportunity Central, represents the many 

possibilities the county holds for people of 

all kinds. Page said it serves as an invitation 

for businesses to come and thrive, a call for 

families to make their homes here or a destination 

for visitors. 

The rebranding campaign, which included 

the logo, tagline and the narrative behind 

the choices, cost $90,000. 

The contract for those services was 

approved in 2022 and came from the county 

executive’s budget, officials said. The contract 

also includes a new county flag design 

that will be completed later this year. 

With the county budget in a deficit, some 

county council members questioned the 

decision to spend tax dollars on a rebranding 

project. 

“I don’t understand why now and why 

this is so important for our future,” council 

member Dennis Hancock (R-District 3) said. 

“If you’re in the business world, in competition, 

it makes sense to rebrand your logo. We 

don’t have any competition, we’re the government. 

The fact we are spending any money 

at a time when our income and expenses are 

way out of whack with each other, holding 

up ARPA funds that have been committed 

(to nonprofits), and now we’re going to pull 

the rug out from under them. You have to be 

prudent with the taxpayers’ money.” 

In a letter dated Dec. 28, Hancock asked 

the county counselor, Dana Redwing, if the 

county executive has the power to hold ARPA 

funds, or any funds, that were allocated by 

the county council. 

“I received a long winded 

response that basically said, 

‘Of course he (has that power) 

because he’s the county executive,’” 

Hancock said. “To me 

they’re talking about whether 

he has the discretion to do this. 

“There’s going to be more 

discussion about this (use of 

ARPA funds). (The ordinances) 

don’t say may, they say shall. 

(The money) has to be used 

the way the council said it can 

be used. The council has a very important 

role in the power of the purse. If we allocate 

funds, we expect those funds to be used in 

the way in which they were allocated.” 

Hancock said the council will seek some 

clarification on this through either an ordinance 

or through the charter. 

Council member Mark Harder (R-District 

7) agrees that the rebranding is an unnecessary 

expense, which council members knew 

nothing about until a few days before Page’s 

message when they received an email mentioning 

the rebranding 

“$90,000 seems a little steep seeing that 

Chesterfield is in the process of updating their 

logo and they are only going to spend $5,000 

on the design,” Harder said. “After 24 hours 

of the community commenting, I would say 

what I’ve seen is people either don’t like it, or 

(Source: St. Louis County) 

don’t care. Of all the priorities we have right 

now in the county that we need to deal with, I 

don’t see this in the top 20 or 30.” 

The county’s website has already been 

updated, but Page’s chief communications 

officer, Doug Moore, said the county “will 

not immediately replace all signs, vehicles, 

uniforms, etc. with the (new) logo.” 

“Rather, we will do it gradually as we 

replace items through the typical purchasing 

process. So, it could take two to three years 

to see everything switched over,” Moore said. 

Harder said there might have been more 

community support if there had been community 

involvement in the design, such as a 

competition or community vote. 

“The justification in this branding effort is 

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By CATHY LENNY 

Wildwood residents are apprehensive 

about the prospect of a residential development 

they thought had been put to rest surfacing 

again. 

TB Realty and Development and 

Benton Homebuilders are appealing their 

request for a rezoning of an approximately 

6-acre tract in Wildwood’s Town Center. 

Lattitude N38 would consist of 57 rental 

homes at the southeast corner of Eatherton 

Road and Crestview Drive. A homeowners’ 

association would manage the 

property. 

The project, which was defeated twice by 

the Planning and Zoning Commission, still 

faces opposition. 

At the Jan. 8 City Council meeting, Jean 

Obrien said that residents in the nearby 

neighborhoods do not want rental properties. 

“His (Tony Bosworth) proposal has been 

denied twice but he continues to tweak his 

idea and bring it back and appeal it again,” 

she said. “Members of the community 

have objected to the rental development for 

months.” 

William Levinson, president of Benton 

Homes, pointed out that the Planning 

Department had recommended approval of 

the project and that it aligns with the city’s 

guiding documents. 

In a letter to the city, Bosworth stated that 

Latitude N38 meets the requirements of the 

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Homes project moves forward 

COUNTY, from page 10 

that somehow this is going to attract more 

people or businesses to St. Louis County 

than before,” Harder said. “I don’t see 

people making a decision whether to move 

based on a brand, flag or logo. People want 

good schools, safe neighborhoods, and nice 

homes. They want a good quality of life for 

their family to prosper.” 

In addition to unveiling the new county 

brand, Page highlighted the accomplishments 

of the St. Louis County government 

over the past year. He mentioned new jobs 

brought by Clayco’s expansion in North 

County, the demolition of Jamestown Mall 

and construction on Gateway Studios in 

Chesterfield moving ahead as planned. He 

also noted that Spirit of St. Louis Airport 

had 400 flights a day in 2023, a number he 

expects to increase once the Gateway Studios 

buildout is complete. 

When it comes to the budget, Page pointed 

out that the county has more than $2 billion 

and architectural guidelines. In addition, the 

developers plan to donate a sizable contribution 

of land to the city for right-of-way. 

The council will set a date for the appeal 

hearing at its meeting in February. 

• • • 

On another proposal, amendments were 

approved for a mixed-use development in 

Town Center. The project spearheaded by 

Greenberg Development Company will be 

located east of the B&B Theater to Taylor 

Road, then south to Manchester Road. The 

11-acre site will include 14 single-family 

homes and 189 multi-family units. 

Joe Vujnich, director of planning and 

parks, noted amendments in the company’s 

plans, which relate to front porches in the 

development and their extent across the 

front of the dwellings, along with their 

depth; access to the garages from the front 

rather than the rear; soundproofing associated 

with the single-family units; and allowing 

Eastgate Lane to remain a private street 

but with public access. 

Ed Kohn, of Greenberg Development, 

explained that with a builder in place 

(McKelvey Homes), it was determined that 

buyers are looking for 3-car garages, which 

necessitated the changes. 

Kohn asked the council to break with 

protocol and take a second reading on the 

amendments on Jan. 8 to keep the project 

moving forward and allow him to submit a 

site plan. 

The council gave final approval to the 

changes at the meeting. 

in infrastructure projects that don’t have 

funding and emphasized that he does not 

believe the county can cut its way out of the 

deficit. Even with an estimated $3 million in 

additional revenue from the marijuana use 

tax projected, Page said it’s not enough. He 

added the county is missing out on an estimated 

$10 million a year by not taxing online 

purchases, something proponents of the tax 

say will also help small brick and mortar 

businesses compete with online sales. 

Hinting that a tax increase could be on 

the horizon, Page noted that the county’s tax 

rate has not been raised for a long time. 

“We work to be fiscally responsible while 

providing the services our residents have 

come to expect and we can’t let them down. 

But that’s what we’re going to do if we can’t 

make the difficult decisions to increase 

revenue streams,” Page said in his address. 

“The county’s tax rate has not been increased 

since 1984. Several of my staff members 

were not even born the last time the county 

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Creve Coeur Council takes next steps in Ballas Road improvements 

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By JEFFRY GREENBERG 

Ballas Road is the lengthiest continuous 

road in the city of Creve Coeur, 

stretching from Craig Road in the north 

roughly down to Conway in the south. 

It’s also one of the most important and 

highly traveled roads as is it home to the 

city’s police and government centers as 

well as a slew of medical facilities. 

At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Creve Coeur 

City Council considered one bill and 

two resolutions regarding improvements 

to Ballas Road. Both resolutions passed 

unanimously. Bill 6100 will also undoubtedly 

pass following a second reading that 

was expected after press time on Jan. 22. 

The improvement phases are: 

Phase 1: Olive Boulevard to Craig 

Road with construction to begin in spring 

2024. 

Phase 2: Conway Road to Ladue Road. 

Phase 3: Ladue Road to Magna Carta 

Drive. 

Phase 4: Magna Carta Drive to Olive 

Boulevard. 

Sweetens Concrete Services, the lowest 

bidder in the amount of $1,160,688 was 

chosen for Phase 1 of the project. Per the 

resolution, this portion of New Ballas 

Road “is among the worst stretches of 

pavement in the city’s roadway network. 

The pavement is badly deteriorated and 

sections of the sidewalk network do not 

meet current ADA standards.” 

Plans are to replace about 25% of the 

concrete pavement and to diamond grind 

all the pavement. All the curb ramps, 

about 40% of the sidewalks and all but 

one entrance will be replaced. 

“A mid-block crossing will also be 

installed near #2 City Place Drive. This 

project will also improve the traffic 

signal, pedestrian crossing and slotted 

drain at the intersection of New Ballas 

Road and City Place Drive,” the resolution 

said. 

“Fortunately, this is a federally funded 

project through a Surface Transportation 

Program (STP) Grant, so MoDOT has 

concurred with us, and with that, out of 

the $1.16 million, $920,000 would be 

paid for by federal money,” City Engineer 

Steven Berecz said. “If approved, 

the work would start around March of 

this year and be done around fall. Sweetens 

has worked in the community before 

and has really good references.” 

Bill 6100 would authorize the execution 

of a Surface Transportation Block Grant 

(STBG) Program agreement with the 

Missouri Highways and Transportation 

Commission for Phase 2 improvements 

to include asphalt pavement resurfacing, 

curb repairs, and sidewalk and bus stop 

improvements to South New Ballas Road. 

“These grants take a while to progress 

from design to construction,” Berecz said. 

“So, the design will probably occur in the 

next year or two with construction likely 

commencing on this project in 2026 for 

Ballas from Ladue to Conway roads.” 

Instigated by Ward 4 council members 

Dan Tierney and Joe Martinich, there was 

a brief discussion about ownership of bus 

shelters and the need for them. 

Next, council members reviewed and 

also approved a resolution authorizing 

a contract with Horner & Shifrin, Inc 

for services related to Phase 2, between 

Ladue and Conway roads. The cost is 

expected to be $148,160 or less. 

Considered the top engineering firm 

in the St. Louis area, Horner & Shifrin 

has been the design consultant for several 

projects along Ballas Road. They’ve also 

had great construction success on Emerson, 

Ladue and Mosley roads. 

Per the resolution, “the goal of the project 

is to create a safer and smoother road 

and sidewalk.” 

Easements and right-of-way likely will 

be needed from two properties at the corner 

of Sackston Ridge because part of the sidewalk 

appears to be outside of the right-ofway, 

according to project documentation. 

“They are very familiar with the project 

and the city, and they were the best qualified 

for this project,” Berecz said. “Like 

other projects, the city pays for design 

costs which is just under $150,000. The 

whole grant to have the construction is 

about $1.2 million for this project. Again, 

the heavy bulk of this would be federally 

funded. It is a long process to secure federal 

funds; normally about two years. So, 

the construction would probably be done 

in 2026.” 

Details of the project note that the 

design phase should run between fiscal 

years 2024-2026, and would be fully 

funded by the city. Right-of-way acquisition, 

which includes necessary easements 

for two properties at the corner of 

New Ballas and Sackston Ridge, would 

be handled for fall and winter 2025. The 

federal grant will reimburse the city up 

to 80% of those costs as well as the total 

construction cost, set to be completed 

sometime in 2026. 

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presentation and quote is continued in the execution of his precision work.” 

Penick Construction Co. is the exclusive dealer for the Generations line of thermal windows, 

doors and insulated siding, as well as being a certified installer for Certainteed shingles, 

Harbor insulated siding, and Newton and Windcore thermal-insulated windows. Penick 

Construction Co. also is proud to offer the ProVia line of steel entry and fiberglass doors. 

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

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

products, Penick Construction Co. offers a 10-year warranty on its expert installations. 

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

A+ rating and a member of the Eureka Chamber 

of Commerce. It has also been recognized by 

Norandex/Reynolds with the Master Craftsmen 

award. This award is given to those contractors who 

have not just met, but exceeded, their commitment 

to customer satisfaction. 

For a professional residential remodel, call Penick 

Construction Co. for a free estimate or visit 

penick-construction.com today! 

(636) 938-6330 

www.penick-construction.com 

Customized transportation for special needs 

Ronda Meriweather, 

owner 

Sometimes people need a little help getting where they 

need to go. Whether it is a trip home from the hospital, a 

doctor’s appointment, dentist appointment or any nonmedical 

event, Transport-U can help! 

“Transportation is what we do,” said Ronda Meriweather, 

owner. “We are transporting people who are unable to drive 

themselves to non-emergency events, such as doctor and 

dentist appointments, the airport, family events or leisure 

trips,” 

“We are not Uber; we are not Lyft; and we are not a cab 

company,” Ronda said. 

“The difference between Transport-U and those other 

services is that we are dedicated to handle a situation when 

someone has a medical issue. After a procedure, hospitals are 

restricted on who they can release patients to when they are 

medicated because patients may be sick, dizzy or nauseous.” 

All staff, drivers, dispatchers, office staff including Ronda are trained in CPR and AED and have 

taken special driving courses which educate drivers on how to handle passengers with special 

conditions that need customized care like people who are visually or hearing impaired. 

Transport-U’s vehicles are wheelchair and gurney accessible. 

“We love our seniors,” Ronda said. “Most of our customers live in senior communities and do 

not live close to family who can help.” 

Family members who live outside of Missouri often 

rely on these services, entrusting their loved ones will 

be safely transported to their destination. 

Transport-U is a private pay company located in the 

Chesterfield area and provides transportation in a 30- 

mile radius as well as rural communities. 

For more information or to schedule a trip, give them a 

call or visit Transport-U’s website. 

(314) 970-3438 

www.transport-u.com 

info@transport-u.com 

Giving children skills for the future 

A business that opens an exciting 

new world of technology for children 

is now enrolling future Ninjas. Code 

Ninjas Wildwood opened its doors on 

January 8, 2024. 

“We are excited to be a part of the 

technology movement to help children 

build technical and leadership skills so 

they’re well prepared for the future 

world,” said Shawn Young, co-owner 

with her husband Jeff. 

Code Ninjas Wildwood teaches 

children ages 5-14 computer coding and problem-solving skills while they have fun building 

video games. They will learn how to code in a fun, safe social learning environment, where 

gaming is celebrated, and STEM is cool. Code Ninjas Wildwood accomplishes this with a 

robust, game-based curriculum made up of nine belts, just like martial arts. The curriculum 

is self-paced, but not self-taught; kids get immediate help and encouragement from Code 

Senseis and fellow students as they advance from white to black belt. 

“Our business focuses on the fun while also teaching valuable life skills and lessons,” Shawn 

said. “We are the only place in the west county area that offers a base curriculum in coding 

that is not one-on-one tutoring and gives all kids at all different levels a chance to dive into 

coding and STEM educational activities. We provide the building blocks of what coding is 

through a technology that is attractive to kids of all ages,” she said. 

The couple are the new owners of a location that 

closed at the end of 2022. 

“We are excited to offer a brand new curriculum 

and services to the area,” Shawn said. “We are a local 

family-owned business that wants to invest in our 

kids’ future.” 

Enrollment for the program is ongoing. Visit the 

Code Ninja website or give them a call. 

16747 Main St. • Wildwood 

(636) 422-1457 

www.codeninjas.com/mo-wildwood





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It’s official – another season is coming 

A rendering of St. Paul’s Lutheran School’s 

addition 

For 175 years, God has blessed the 

ministry of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 

and School of Des Peres – and He’s not 

finished! This year the organization 

will break ground to add a new twostory 

building to its campus with these 

amenities: gymnasium with regulationsized 

court, locker rooms and concession 

stand; music suite and performing 

arts stage; worship space; fellowship 

lobby; and additional classrooms and 

collaboration rooms. Through this 

expansion, St. Paul’s yearns to tell more 

children and their families about the 

wonders God has done. Come and hear! Limited openings for the 2024-2025 school year are 

available. 

St. Paul’s first began its ministry in church and school in 1849 in a one-room log cabin. In 

1867, a brick church took its place. The following year, an 

orphans’ home (now Des Peres City Hall) was founded. 

In 1883, a separate school building was constructed. In 

1938, the building parallel to Manchester Road with 

the bell tower was erected. In the 1950s and 1960s, 

the current school building directly behind the church 

on Ballas Road was added to the campus. In 1985, the 

church building parallel to Ballas Road with the tall 

steeple was built. In 2001, St. Paul’s acquired a second 

campus next to West County Mall which serves as the 

Early Childhood Center. In 2020, St. Paul’s opened its 

current three-story K-8 building attached to the 1960s 

building. The new addition will replace that older 

building and is expected to open in 2026. 

1300 N. Ballas Road • Des Peres 

(314) 822-2771 

stplutheranschool.org 

Experienced, knowledgable and dedicated to clients 

Bob Offerman, C.P.A. may be new to Morice, List & 

Associates, but he’s not new to the accounting and tax 

planning and preparation services they provide. 

Bob has 50 years of experience in accounting and 

assurance services. His expertise includes tax and 

accounting services as well as employee benefit plan 

audits, governmental services, individual taxes as well 

as support for small and medium-sized businesses. 

“Tax planning is critical for every business because 

you want to take advantage of every opportunity 

within the law, to minimize your taxes,” Bob said. 

With 47 years with one firm and the role of managing 

partner for 20 years until the firm was sold, Bob 

continues doing what he does best because he loves it, he said. 

“I enjoy working with clients. There is a lot of gratification in knowing that you’ve been 

able to help a client.” 

Many of his clients will be following Bob to Morice, List & Associates because of the service 

he has provided for them all these years, he said. 

“Clients confide in their CPA’s more than they do any other professionals.” Bob said. “They 

are like family to me.” 

Bob is glad to be working with his new firm Morice List and Associates, and business clients 

will be too, he said. 

“It’s a midsize, local firm that offers close personal attention that you might not get from 

a large CPA firm. Also, the tax work is done 

locally and not outsourced like some larger 

companies do,” he said. 

“It’s good to know and trust the people you 

are working with,” Bob said. “Morice, List & 

Associates has a great team of people here 

that can help and support you whatever your 

business needs.” 

8700 Manchester Road • St. Louis 

O: (314) 647-3005 • C: (314) 378-9753 

www.moricelist.com 

Authentic Mexican cuisine, inspired by family recipes 

Whether it's dining on savory seafood dishes or enjoying appetizers with a hint of 

spice, one thing is certain – when customers walk through the doors of Charro Mexican 

Restaurant, each dish is crafted based on a homemade recipe. In fact, owner Ezequiel 

Camacho based the restaurant’s dishes on recipes 

from his mother, Raquel, and his big sister, Dolores. 

When Ezequiel couldn’t find a restaurant that 

offered authentic Mexican cuisine with farm-fresh 

ingredients, he opened his own. 

He began by working for other restaurants to 

start learning the management side of the industry, 

Ezequiel said. 

By 2009, Charro was born. Since then, the 

restaurant has expanded to two restaurant 

locations managed by Ezequiel and his wife, Fan. 

Customers can sample a variety of popular dishes 

like the Charbroiled Shrimp or the tacos al pastor 

which features marinated pork cooked on the grill 

and topped with cilantro, onions, fresh lime and the 

Ezequiel Camacho, owner 

family recipe salsa. According to Ezequiel, the salsa 

is full-bodied with “just the right amount of spice.” 

The restaurant also features a fully stocked bar 

that carries American and Mexican brews and 30 types of tequila. 

The restaurant’s atmosphere can’t be overlooked. From the cozy bar to the spacious 

patio to the private event space, customers 

of any taste will feel welcomed into the 

restaurant’s family. 

“We have a lot of customers that keep 

coming back,” Ezequiel said. “I have a lot of 

friends here.” 

14839 Clayton Road • Chesterfield 

(636) 256-7071 

Retire in style at a lakeside community 

Discover the year-round charm of 

Cape Albeon, where every season 

is a celebration! 

Nestled lakeside, this retirement 

community is a hidden jewel, 

offering residents a resort-like 

experience. Julie Beck, a resident 

for over four years, describes it as 

“a delightful haven.” 

The lakes and lush surroundings 

captivated Jacqueline Pell, 

influencing her decision to make 

Cape Albeon her home. The 

community’s ambiance, complete with lakes and greenery, sealed the deal. The addition 

of a pickleball court was the perfect touch for Jacqueline, showcasing the community’s 

commitment to active living. 

Residents like Jacqueline and Julie embrace an active lifestyle. Whether it’s playing pickleball 

or enjoying card games, Cape Albeon fosters camaraderie and engagement. 

The dining room serves exceptional meals, and retirement apartments offer spacious 

comfort. Residents appreciate the all-inclusive amenities and apartment design. 

What sets Cape Albeon apart is its intimate 

size, fostering a close-knit community where 

residents and staff genuinely care for one 

another. The friendly staff and residents 

create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 

Cape Albeon, a St. Andrews Resources for 

Seniors Systems community, invites you 

to schedule a tour and discover why it’s 

the preferred choice for retirement living. 

Experience the joy of year-round living at 

Cape Albeon! 

3380 Lake Bend Drive • St. Louis 

(636) 861-3200 

www.capealbeon.com

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By JEFFRY GREENBERG 

@WESTNEWSMAG 


Ellisville trio finishes third in Missouri S&T start-up challenge 

“Know your core competencies and focus 

on being great at them.” 

Mark Cuban, American businessman and 

principal owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is 

noted for having made that statement on 

the TV show, “Shark Tank.” It’s a quote 

that exemplifies the strength of a young 

Ellisville trio who recently excelled in what 

all three referred to as a true “Shark Tank” 

experience. 

Westminster Christian Academy graduate 

Ava Berutti (2022) and Lafayette High 

graduate Hayden St. John (2023) both 

earned Kummer Vanguard Scholarships to 

Missouri S&T in Rolla. The award requires 

being a STEM student with a very high ACT 

score. It also made them eligible to compete 

in the Kummer Institute’s second annual 

startup challenge. But the duo wanted one 

more mind. 

St. John chose Marquette graduate Devin 

Keating (2023) whom he knew from Ellisville 

Elementary and Crestview Middle. 

“They let you add another team member, 

which is a good thing. Devin is super smart 

in everything and already had this great idea!” 

Berutti exclaimed. “So we banded together 

and did Safe Plate as our presentation.” 

Safe Plate is a weight plate/clip-pin combination 

that allows for the quick release of 

weights from the barbell, allowing weightlifters 

to safely workout without a spotter. 

As noted in the student’s presentation, 

when a weightlifter is exhausted or tries to 

bench more than they can handle, the barbell 

can easily become stuck across the lifter’s 

body. In a traditional barbell system, the 

release clip is on the outside of the weight, 

making it difficult to remove. And even if 

the weight did release, it would likely land 

on the lifter’s body, which could lead to a 

wide variety of injuries. 

With Safe Plate, the release clip and pin 

slide into place on the inside edge of the 

weight. That makes it much easier for a solitary 

lifter to remove the clip and allow the 

weight to slide off the bar away from his or 

her body when in a benching position. 

St. John noted that during the COVID 

pandemic, many people invested in home 

gyms. No one can spot themselves. But with 

Safe Plate, if you were to push yourself to 

your last rep and couldn’t get the bar up, you 

could unclip the weights and they would fall 

off away from you. 

There would be no need for a spotter, and 

the lifter would always be able to complete 

their lifting unharmed. 

Berutti led the presentation and was the 

perfect choice, given that she is an accomplished 

speaker. In 2022, she won a St. 

Louis High School Musical Theater Award 

as best leading actress. She has also performed 

on Broadway. She transferred to 

MS&T after her freshman year at Missouri 

Baptist University. 

“Public speaking and communicating with 

others are what I’m used to,” Berutti said. 

“That’s kind of what I thought I brought to 

the table.” 

It was only natural for Keating, a mechanical 

engineering student, to handle the product 

description. After all, as Berutti explained, 

“Devin is the father of the product!” 

Having been an ardent gym goer for several 

years, Keating explained that in bench 

press, not every lifter always has the option 

of having a spotter nearby. 

“I’ve actually seen several times where 

someone is benching without a spotter, 

they’ll get stuck under the bar, and someone’s 

got to run over and help them,” Keating 

said. “So, I could see this was a problem 

that we could come up with a solution for.” 

He added that through a massive amount 

of research, they learned there were already 

several different clips to put on barbells 

on the outside of the weights. They also 

found different weight plates. But none 

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A ton of caring 

Parkway South High students collected 

one ton of canned goods to donate to the 

Circle of Concern Food Pantry during the 

holiday season. The collection is part of an 

annual project where students in the essential 

skills program travel to different places 

in the community to help others. 

South High students also collected the 

most donations in the high schools annual 

Charity Clothing Pick Up. Students at all 

four high schools collected winter clothing 

items for local organizations serving those 

in need. For their efforts South High won 

the 2023 Holiday Cup. 

• • • 

Students at Ross Elementary recently 

filled two school buses with cereal for the 

Parkway Food Pantry. 

Ross’ student character committee led 

the donation drive for all students to participate 

in and earn a school-wide incentive. 

Student leaders on the principals’ 

cabinet delivered the donation to the Parkway 

Food Pantry and received a tour of the 

facility. Learn more at parkwayschools.net, 

search “student services/food pantry.” 

Math is his ‘super power’ 

Green Trails first grader Nathan Katcher, 

known as the “Nathan the Number Kid,” 

and his mom Rachel welcomed in the 

new year as guests on the Jennifer Hudson 

Show. 

“I started doing math when I was 3 1/2. 

I started counting buses. I went up to 500 

and I don’t start over when I go in the car I 

just keep where I’m at,” Nathan said. 

After asking mom about her memories of 

how Nathan’s love of math began, Hudson 

asked Nathan to show off his “super power.” 

“Because you’ve got a supper power on 

you,” she said. “Don’t y’all think so.” 

Nathan went on to solve three math problems, 

including solving for the square root 

of 256÷2×10+40×2-15. Check out more 

of Nathan’s incredible problem solving @ 

NathanTheNumberKid on TikTok. 

Exceptional young writers 

A total of nine Rockwood School District 

students from fourth through eighth 

grade earned recognition in the 2023 St. 

Louis Writers Guild Young Writers Awards 

competition. 

Eighth-graders Amanda Vache (Crestview 

Middle) and Cassidy Proost (LaSalle 

Springs Middle) placed first and second, 

Nathan and Rachel Katcher with 

Jennifer Hudson. As a parting gift, 

Nathan was given passes to enjoy 

Universal Studios with his family. 

respectively, in the Grades 6-8 age category. 

LaSalle Springs eighth-graders 

Haiden Antonacci and Brooke Schneider 

were also named among 10 finalists. 

In the Grades 4-5 category, the Westridge 

Elementary team of fourth-graders Simran 

Choudhary, Veda Valsa Pradeep and Genevieve 

Woolley; Wild Horse Elementary 

fifth-grader Rishi Mital; and Woerther Elementary 

fourth-grader Harper Morris were 

named among the top 10 finalists. 

Elementary and middle school writers 

were given the prompt, “When the lights 

went out …,” and asked to write up to 500 

words. 

The award winners and finalists were 

recognized at a St. Louis Writers Guild 

event on Jan. 13. Their work and that of 

other finalists is published in the 2023 

Young Writers Collection, which is for sale 

on Amazon. 

Nominate a Pillar of Parkway 

Do you know a Parkway Schools volunteer 

or employee who has provided 

extraordinary service to the Parkway 

community? Someone who demonstrates 

consistent leadership – inspires others and 

goes beyond what is expected? If so, the 

time has come to nominate that person for 

a Pillar of Parkway award. 

Any employee, parent or community 

member is eligible, though board members 

are excluded. Nomination forms are available 

online at parkwayschools.net, search 

“Pillar of Parkway.” The deadline for submitting 

nominations is Feb. 8, and winners 

will be announced in March. 

The Pillars of Parkway will be honored 

at Appreciation Evening on April 15, along 

with retirees, service award honorees, 

Teachers of the Year, Light of Parkway 

awardees and Albert award winners. 



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

a leaky spot in the basement, a crack in the concrete or a leaning/settling foundation wall, 

HIGH & DRY can provide a cost-effective, professional 

repair. 

Co-owned by husband and wife Tom and Cindy Ely, the 

full-service foundation repair company has fixed tens 

of thousands of foundations in the St.Louis metro area 

since 2006. The company specializes in cost-effective 

crack injection, wall stabilization, settling foundations 

and interior drain systems. HIGH & DRY’s highly trained 

team members are not commission based, so they only 

recommend necessary repairs. 

The family-owned company also can structurally 

repair cracks and bowing walls using its carbon fiber 

Tom and Cindy Ely, owners 

Keeping your home HIGH & DRY 

products. 

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

reliable and cost-effective solution for our customers’ needs,” Tom said. “Our goal is to provide 

the best quality and customer service in the industry. What makes us different? Others have 

sales processes for their products; we try to solve problems and then present solutions.” 

HIGH & DRY uses material supplies of only the highest caliber, made in the USA and keeps 

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

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

of the Structure” transferable warranty. 

HIGH & DRY Foundation Repair has received 

the Super Service Award from Angie’s List 

several years in a row. The company is A+ 

rated with the Better Business Bureau with 

no complaints. 

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

said. “We are going to tell the customer what 

they need – and nothing more.” 

2103 Penta Drive • High Ridge 

(636) 273-1150 • (314) 426-0900 

www.highanddrystl.com 

New products, expanded services, new showroom 

Owners Michael and Delayna Pascoe are bringing new products and expanded services to 

Tile & Bath Service. 

As the 2024 remodeling season approaches, they will be moving to a new location just four 

doors down in the same Wildwood Plaza on Clayton Road. 

“This location has been good to us,” said 

Delayna. “We just wanted a bigger, fresher 

space to enhance the customer experience and 

show more of our product.” 

The pair, who have more than a combined 40 

years experience in the field, say that Tile & 

Bath Service’s installers, quality products and 

customer service are hallmarks of excellence 

that customers can count on. 

Delayna and Michael Pascoe, Derek, Victor 

“Our experienced installers, Derek and Victor, 

are the same installers our clients have known 

for many years and they are our employees, 

not subcontractors. We have a quick turnaround time once we start your project and offer 

free design help which will be a simplified, more enjoyable experience in the new shop,” 

Michael said. 

Tile & Bath Service remodels bathrooms, only bathrooms, so they are experts in their field, 

and they can transform the whole room or one part at a time. 

“Our experts will help you avoid common mistakes,” Michael said. “We only sell quality 

products and materials that last, so you can count 

on a bathroom that lasts.” 

Tile & Bath Service can provide the options you 

really need. Large, small or custom, they can do 

it. The family-owned business will also have a 

continued focus specializing in aging-in-place 

designs, maintenance-free showers and universaldesign 

bathrooms. To learn more, call Tile & Bath 

Service or visit their website, and stay tuned for the 

grand opening this spring in their new space. 

14770 Clayton Road • Ballwin 

(636) 394-0315 

www.tileandbathservice.com 

Smaller, more comfortable and closer to home 

When it comes to memory care, Family Partners Home designs its assisted living homes 

with one idea in mind – people with dementia do best in a small homelike environment. 

The result is an intimate, 

comfortable environment for 

family members with dementia. 

“When you are forgetful, a 

small environment is better,” 

said Barth Holohan, the 

company’s president. “And it’s 

best to have the environment 

you’re used to, a home with a 

kitchen, living room and dining 

room, where people are hanging 

out in the living areas and only 

going to the bedroom at night or when they are sick.” 

Large retirement communities often overwhelm people with dementia, Holohan said. The 

idea is to keep the number of people small and give them more attention. Resident to staff 

ratios average one to four, or one to five. The industry average is one to 15, Holohan said. 

“Even if you don’t consider the environment, just the ratio itself, it is so much better,” he 

said. “The nice thing about a small home is that it is easier to navigate and there are more 

people with eyes and ears on your needs. And you can add some meaning to someone’s life. 

That’s what really is accomplished by a smaller environment.” 

The homes, located in Manchester, also have 

a house doctor, nurse and specialists who 

regularly visit, along with an activities director 

and chef to prepare meals. 

Families have been happy with the choice, he 

said. 

“We’ve heard story after story about what 

a transformation it has been in their lives,” 

Holohan said. 

(314) 686-4468 

www.FamilyPartnersHome.com 

Lisa Clemente 

Call Clemente for all your insurance needs 

There’s a lot to consider when purchasing 

insurance – that’s why you want to do business 

with an experienced professional you can trust. 

Lisa Clemente is that professional. Lisa began 

working with Allstate more than 30 years ago, 

first in a claims office and in 2002 as the owner of 

Allstate - Clemente Insurance Agency. 

Her experience gives her an insider’s knowledge 

of the claims process and she knows the policies 

she sells intimately. 

“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 explained. 

Lisa works with clients in both Missouri and 

Illinois. She and her husband/partner, Joe, are 

focused on providing honest, personal attention to 

their clients Monday through Friday with 24-hour 

agent accessibility through the company’s national call line. 

“We are a family business. It is just me and my husband here – which means when you 

call here you always get to talk to an agent – never support staff. This guarantees personal 

interactions with all of our customers,” Lisa said. Winnie, the family Shih Tzu, is the third 

member of the Clemente team. 

“I am so excited that we are now offering discounts 

for low mileage drivers like remote workers, stay-athome 

parents and seniors. We’ve also got discounts 

for safe drivers and homeowners with newer roofs,” 

Lisa said. “We have competitive rates for auto, 

homeowners, condo, renters, boat, motorcycle, atv and 

life insurance. Our mission is to get to know our clients 

so we can craft policies that perfectly protect their 

world. We want every customer to feel confident that 

the coverage they have is exactly what they need.” 

110A Holloway Road • Ballwin 

(636) 227-1072






Trusted, respected, and now expanding 

Hoeferkamp Real Estate (HRE) in West County provides a superior 

level of informed, professional real estate services to buyers and sellers 

in the St. Louis area and is now expanding! HRE is looking to add a likeminded 

Realtor – a professional, full-time agent who takes exceptional 

care of their clients and enjoys a smaller office atmosphere with close 

contact to the broker. If you are an agent looking for a culture that is 

focused, data driven and interactive, contact Gary now for a private 

interview. 

Gary Hoeferkamp, Gary Hoeferkamp, the broker/owner, has 34 years experience with 

Broker/Owner more than 480 home sales he has personally handled from start to 

finish. Amy Nahorski is an experienced real estate specialist focusing 

on West County homesellers with an emphasis on seniors and their 

families and sellers facing a divorce. 

Each have their own clientele, but both are experts in guiding home 

sellers through every aspect of home preparation, pricing, negotiations 

and closing details, utilizing an extensive network of marketing 

professionals and deep data analysis to bring clients the best return 

on their sale. 

Amy Nahorski, West County residents can count on Gary and Amy. They can 

Real Estate 

professionally guide clients through every aspect of the sale to the final 

Specialist 

walk-through and closing. They have the industry connections and an 

elevated promotional campaign that are crucial to their clients’ success. 

For those looking for a home and/or planning to sell their home, remember experience 

matters! Call Gary or Amy today and experience the seamless buy or sell only a seasoned 

professional can provide. 

1190 Meramec Station Rd, Ste. 206 • Manchester • Office: (314) 925-0551 

Gary Hoeferkamp • Cell: (314) 440-2400 | Amy Nahorski • Cell: (314) 221-3500 

www.HoeferkampRealEstate.com 

75 years of swimming lessons and more to come 

From left, Bev’s daughter, 

Carol Shoop Carlstrom, nephew, 

Oliver Ackermannn and son, 

Michael Shoop. 

Ackermann’s Swim Camp, the long-time Kirkwood 

mainstay for swimming education, will be celebrating a 

milestone this summer – 75 years. 

Registration opens for this summer’s swimming lessons 

the first week of February. 

The outgrowth of a nursery school founded in 1942 by 

Alice Ackermann, Ackermann’s Swim Camp opened with 

an inflatable pool as Happy Times Swim Program in the 

summer of 1949 to help teach pre-schoolers water safety. 

Through the years, both Alice and her husband Al 

worked to expand the program, adding pools with 

different water levels to meet the needs of swimmers at 

different levels of experience. 

The nursery school closed when Al retired in 1975, and 

Alice passed in 2007, but the swim camp went on under 

the directions of their daughter Bev Shoop and her son 

Michael Shoop for many years. Later, Bev’s daughter, 

Carol Shoop Carlstrom joined the family at Ackermann’s Swim Camp. 

Over the last 75 years, thousands of children have learned to swim in the Ackermann Swim 

Camp and some later joined the staff or won awards for swimming, said Bev. 

“Many who took their first strokes at Ackermann’s Swim Camp have competed successfully at 

the high school and collegiate levels,” she said. “Several of them went on to set national records 

and tried out for the Olympics.” 

Ackermann’s provides group swimming lessons 

for children aged 4-11 years old in four heated 

pools. Lessons are taught by Red Cross certified 

instructors. The swim camp provides children with 

a non-competitive, safe environment where they 

can build confidence and self-esteem learning the 

life skills of swimming and water safety. 

For more information including camp dates or 

registration, visit their website. 

ACKERMANN’S SWIM CAMP 

1044 Curran Ave. • Kirkwood 

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Advice to find the perfect fit for senior living 

When it comes to choosing a senior living community, a local advisor who knows the ins and 

outs of senior care in the St. Louis area makes a difference. 

Shona McIntyre said Senior Community Connections 

is about finding the right fit for seniors and their 

families, and she knows the St. Louis area well. 

“About two-thirds of seniors who move into a 

community find out that it’s not the right fit for them 

within the first six months,” she said. “So when they 

work with me, I really hone in on what’s important to 

them. And I know all the communities well.” 

National companies that have advisors don’t always 

know the local scene, she said. 

As a social worker and a certified dementia 

practitioner from the St. Louis area, Shona knows what 

to look for; she knows the questions to ask. 

“A local senior care advisor helps narrow down the 

search to two or three communities that meet all their 

Shona McIntyre, owner criteria, saving them thousands of dollars and lots of 

time,” she said. 

“Everyone’s needs are different, but the bottom line is quality care," Shona said. “I really dig 

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From their family to yours for 91 years 

“The best kept secret in West County” is how 

owners Nick and Olivia Clancy describe their 

family business. 

The original Clancy’s Irish Pub in Ellisville has 

been owned and operated with pride by the 

same family continuously for six generations. 

That makes it the longest-running, singlefamily-owned 

restaurant in West County. 

“My grandfather turned our family’s summer 

home into a deli to sell sandwiches with meat 

from the family’s butcher shop,” Nick explains. 

“We’re not a chain restaurant. We’re one-of-akind 

— a small, cozy, intimate , family-friendly, 

family-owned and family-operated business. 

We host a lot of local community events throughout the year, have a beautiful patio 

in the spring, summer and fall, and a cozy, charming dining room with fireplace in the 

winter.” 

Since 1933, Clancy’s Irish Pub in Ellisville has been providing quality food and drinks, 

character, history and service – the kind that brings customers back time and time again. 

Homemade sauces, dips and dressings are served alongside fresh, never frozen meats 

and hand-pattied burgers. A seasonal selection of local beers rotate on tap, as well as 

one-of-a-kind bourbons and an ever expanding selection of Irish whiskies and tequilas. 

“It’s the perfect backdrop for a great dining experience in every season from flowerfilled 

dining in the spring and summer, to 

pumpkins and mums in the fall,” Nick says. “We 

are not a fancy, state-of-the-art, brick-andmortar 

restaurant. Our Pub has character, charm 

and history. If you haven’t been here in a while, 

give us a try!” 

On- and off-site catering are available and 

space for private parties is available as well. 

40 Old State Road • Ellisville 

(636) 391-6154 

www.ClancysSTL.com

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FAMILY & KIDS 

Teaching power skills at home can lead to career and life success 

By KATE UPTERGROVE 

It doesn’t matter who you ask, the answer remains the 

same. The question is what do employers look for in 

employees? The answer, according to a 2023 survey by 

education company Pearson, is communication, customer 

service, leadership, attention to detail and collaboration. 

By 2026, Pearson says that list of “power skills” will 

include personal learning and mastery, achievement focus 

and cultural and social intelligence. 

OK, that’s a lot of buzzwords but what it really comes 

down to is communication, collaboration and confidence. 

Those are skills that can be taught at any age, at home. 

In fact, they’re some of the best gifts a parent can give 

a child. 

Take communication for example. Pearson describes 

communication as “the ability to express thoughts and 

ideas clearly, and to listen to, understand and respond to 

others’ ideas.” Similarly, cultural and social intelligence 

is defined as having an “awareness and understanding of 

other’s reactions.” 

At home, this sharing of conversation and ideas, developing 

good listening skills and understanding another’s 

reaction can begin around the dinner table or in what actressturned-life-coach 

Lisa Whelchel calls “window time.” 

In a segment on haventhepodcast, Whelchel explains 

that life was very busy when her now-grown kids were 

little. Sound familiar? Still, she wanted personal time with 

each of her children. 

“I discovered that nighttime is when the kids are stalling. 

They don’t want to go to bed, and so I decided, ‘Well, I’ll 

take advantage of that.’ So after baths and teeth brushing 

and pajamas, each child was able to lay in their bed and 

read a book while I spent at least 15 minutes 

with one of their siblings,” Whelchel explains. 

She says she called it “window time” because it 

was a window into what each child was thinking, 

going through at the moment, or struggling with. 

Building on the ability to share and listen to 

members of the family, comes the ability to have 

genuine conversations with adults – neighbors, 

teachers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, store 

clerks, friends’ parents and so on. 

Encounters for teaching communications are 

all around us, though in today’s “don’t talk to 

strangers” society, parents and kids might have 

to seek them out with purpose. 

I used to send my children into large family 

gatherings with this command: “OK guys, this is 

a target-rich environment. I want to see each of 

you exchanging handshakes and having conversations 

with at least two adults.” For my supershy 

youngest son the assignment was never easy, 

but ultimately it gave him confidence, which is 

another power skill. 

“Our kids step up to the expectations we set,” says Melanie 

Broyles, owner of Etiquette Saint Louis, which started 

in 2000 and also offers corporate seminars. 

“I used to make my twin boys, before they asked a girl 

to a school dance, call the parents and explain their plans,” 

she said. “Now, my boys can interview with the best of 

them. They can have a conversation with anyone. It wasn’t 

about the girl-boy thing, it was about having a conversation 

that was new to them with somebody that was new to 

them – and potentially scary or intimidating to them.” 

So if increased conversation can lead to confidence, what 

Spending time learning something new with a grandparent helps to 

encourage communication, confidence and collaboration skills, even 

in young children. 

about collaboration? Broyles says they’re all connected. 

For instance, during her company’s manners classes, Broyles 

said she and her business partner-daughter, Sarah, teach 

how to begin conversations starting with the introduction. 

“Whose name should be mentioned first, how the handshake 

should be … and then we talk about how to have 

conversations and what the purpose of a conversation is … 

it’s about looking for a common bond,” Broyles said. 

Whether socially or professionally, seeking out common 

See POWER SKILLS, next page 

Local volunteers honor of Martin Luther King in day of service 

By LAURA BROWN 

A frigid day didn’t keep 40 volunteers from carrying out 

their mission of service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. 

on Jan. 15 at Camp Wyman in Eureka. 

Students from LaSalle Middle and Eureka High, along 

with volunteers from St. Francis Episcopal Church in 

Eureka, were ready to roll up their sleeves and help with 

projects that will help prepare the camp for the youth they 

serve in the spring and summer. This is the second year the 

group has done a day of service at Wyman. 

St. Francis church member and 2023 Eureka High 

graduate Katie Jones began organizing the event during 

her senior year when she was vice president of the school’s 

National Honor Society chapter. 

Jones said since St. Francis was partnering with Wyman 

for other events throughout the year, scheduling a day of 

service on Martin Luther King Jr. day made sense. She credits 

her passion for serving others as the catalyst for the idea. 

“My parents taught me that helping your neighbor was 

important,” Jones said. “These service projects are a great 

way to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service. It’s 

Katie Jones (at right) building lanterns at Camp Wyman 

great that we can all come together, and I love working with 

kids, so this is perfect.” 

Because of the low temperature, this year’s volunteers 

worked indoors painting bed frames for cabins and making 

LED candle lanterns for campers to use on evening hikes. 

Salle Mazzola, a seventh grader at LaSalle, worked on 

the lanterns. She said she knows it’s important to help give 

back to the community, especially to an organization that 

gives so much to the youth they serve. Her mom, Erin, 

also volunteered at the event this year as they did in 2023. 

During that day of service, they tore down fences and a 

bridge that needed to be replaced. 

“It’s nice to come back this year and see what they did to 

improve the areas that we tore down last year,” Erin said. 

“Part of Martin Luther King’s message was about giving 

back to your community. Where I work I don’t get the day 

off, so I take the day off to give back through a service 

project. I want to show my kids that it’s important, so I do 

this in honor of him.” 

Skylar Stinnett and Cooper Jackson, both seventh graders 

at LaSalle, were part of the group painting bed frames. 

Stinnett said she likes volunteering at Wyman because she 

attended sixth-grade camp there with her class and had fun 

doing all of the team-building activities. Jackson agreed. 

“It’s fun,” Jackson said. “This brings together the community 

to help Wyman with work that needs to be done to 

improve the camp for others.”



POWER SKILLS, from previous 

bonds helps to strengthen collaboration. 

Pearson describes that powerskill as “the 

ability to develop constructive and cooperative 

working (and social) relationships 

with others.” 

Parent Donna Deck points to the power 

of common purpose when it comes to 

teaching the importance of personal 

responsibility. 

“Picking up after themselves, saying 

please and thank you, not making ‘eww’ 

sounds at the dinner table when they’re 

being served something they think they 

might not like. It’s my job to make sure 

they learn these things,” Deck said. But 

she admits it’s hard. “It takes time and 

guidance for a child to become a highfunctioning 

adult. Life is so busy that we, 

as parents, are constantly wishing that we 

had more time in the day. Often, the first 

things to go are manners and responsibility. 

Rather than waiting for my child to do as I 

asked, it’s easier to do it myself.” 

That’s a common slide as every parent 

knows, but really the one who suffers is the 

child. Deck says one way she combats that 

slide is by trading favors. 

“If they want to go somewhere or do 

something, I often respond with, ‘OK, but 

these things have to happen first. It’s a winwin. 

We get the chores done together and 

still have time for fun.” 

Ultimately, Deck’s goal is for her kids 

to learn another of Pearson’s power skills: 

achievement focus, defined as “the ability 

to take on responsibilities and challenges 

with little or no supervision, develop one’s 

own way of doing things, and depend on 

oneself to get things done.” 

As her oldest daughter recently moved 

successfully into the workforce, Deck was 

able to witness the fruit of her labor. Meanwhile, 

her youngest daughter recently participated 

in a class Etiquette Saint Louis 

offered at her Parkway middle school. The 

class taught social confidence, good manners 

and culminated with teaching social 

dance and a modern-day cotillion that 

parents were encouraged to attend. Deck 

described the cotillion as a “well-oiled 

machine.” 

“Everybody had a great time and it was 

awesome for the parents to see how much 

the kids had learned in eight weeks,” Deck 

said. 

As a group the kids achieved yet another 

Pearson power skill: personal learning and 

mastery, defined as the ability to acquire 

knowledge or skills through one’s study or 

experience. 

Whether alone or with help from a pro 

like Broyles, teaching children and teens 

the power skills they’ll need to succeed is 

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A place for peace, strength and healing 

Wildwood Yoga & Wellness is a place 

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come to awaken their hearts and open 

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Jill has been practicing yoga for 

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studies. 

Jill said yoga is something that everyone can reap benefits from. 

“Some people need strength, some need flexibility, some need relaxation and some need 

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Jill and her highly-dedicated, vetted expert instructors bring decades of experience to 

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Making dream kitchens a reality 

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

family and friends. From refinished cabinets to updated countertops, the experts at Classic 

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Since 2015, Classic Kitchen Refacing 

owner Don Sheehan and his staff have 

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on designing refacing options as an 

affordable alternative to remodeling. 

“We do cabinet refacing, custom 

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That’s our niche in the market,” Don 

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That niche has allowed Classic 

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utmost excellence in both at-home service and quality materials. 

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

Don explained. “All the exposed surfaces get covered. Then, we add new doors. You can 

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

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

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“It’ll look and act like a brand new 

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tearing everything out and replacing 

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Financing options are available with 

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Where quality dental care is a family tradition 

When it comes to personal dental care, Ballwin 

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30,000 smiles in West County over the last 50 years. 

Dr. Kimberly Simonds purchased the practice in 2015, 

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A personalized plan for every student 

At EYC Academy, they realize that 

every student’s journey is different, 

and learning isn’t one-size-fits all. 

Created by a team of experienced 

educators, EYC Academy opened 

its doors in 2018 to bring a nontraditional 

school experience to 

students. EYC removes barriers to 

success by offering a personalized 

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their individual academic, social and 

emotional needs in a safe environment. 

The day school program for grades 6-12 gives students greater one-on-one access to 

teachers, small groups, remote flexibility to recover after illness or significant life events, the 

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career certificate program and more. 

EYC Academy works in partnership with families and schools, navigating an array of 

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support the full student. They help align additional resources, such as counseling or therapy, 

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Academy and creating a safe space for them to learn is 

their main priority. 

Just because every student’s path to success is different 

it doesn’t mean they should have to walk it alone. 

Enrollment is ongoing for full- or part-time students, 

and a nationally approved digital curriculum allows 

the school to deliver services anytime and anywhere. 

Families from districts state-wide can choose to attend 

EYC virtually through the MOCAP (Missouri Course 

Access Program). 

13718 Olive Blvd. • Chesterfield 

(636) 220-3344 

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Buying ‘as-is’ homes and properties since 1999 

Robang Properties, LLC prides itself on being a local, family-owned, general contracting 

company that has been buying “as-is” homes and properties since 1999. Robang Properties 

Owner Michael Robinson said the company was started as a way to help families in the 

greater St. Louis area who are faced with foreclosure or 

unwanted properties. Perhaps a homeowner needs to sell 

their home in a short amount of time, or perhaps they 

are looking to get a home off their hands that needs 

excessive repairs. 

Robinson said Robang Properties buys houses 

regardless of their condition. Whether it be fire damage, 

water damage, foundation issues, termites or any other 

problem homeowners face, it’s no problem for Robang 

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any property. If a homeowner needs to sell their home 

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set up within two weeks. 

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will answer any questions or concerns the homeowner may have. Robang then provides 

a cash offer for the property based on the best market price for the home, taking into 

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no inspection is necessary, which saves 

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closing fees. The company’s homebuyers do 

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Get in the ‘yellow seat’ at the 2nd Outdoor Show 

Enjoy the show Feb. 2-4 at the St. Charles 

Convention Center 

It’s time to think spring, and if you need 

a tough tractor or equipment to get some 

real work done, stop in at Sydenstricker 

Nobbe Partners (SNPartners). They 

have just what you need. 

“We sell everything John Deere from 

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utility vehicles, compact construction 

equipment and Stihl outdoor power 

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Lee Ann Sydenstricker. “Plus, we feature 

service for equipment with pick up 

options, plus parts including oil, filters, 

and home maintenance kits.” 

Why not check out the latest tractors and equipment at the 2nd Outdoor Show at the St. 

Charles Convention Center Feb. 2-4? Bring the kids and take photos on the equipment. 

The SNPartners Outdoor Show is a great opportunity to learn from industry experts 

including YouTube star Tim Marks of “Tractor Time with Tim.” He will be giving consumers 

ideas for attachments and use of their compact tractors plus answering questions. 

In addition to a fabulous exhibit of all the latest John Deere equipment, Stihl will have a 

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Admission to the Outdoor Show is free. Show times are Friday, Feb. 2, from 12-5 p.m., 

Saturday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Work with top-rated industry professionals 

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clear or a field to plant. The company has 28 

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(636) 493-0288 

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Where great food and service is a tradition 

Michael Bunyatove, server 

Hospitality, great food and value are core principles 

at Spiro’s. And with more than 45 years of pleasing 

long-time customers and winning new ones, it seems 

to be the perfect recipe for a restaurant’s success and 

longevity. 

Hospitality means service. Tableside service may be 

uncommon at other restaurants, but it is a tradition 

at Spiro’s. The experienced staff will make your dinner 

an enjoyable experience and guide guests through the 

menu and wine list to help them select the perfect 

combinations. 

Great food begins with Mediterranean recipes 

made from scratch that have been time-tested for 

generations. 

“We make everything from scratch, even our sauces 

and stocks because it makes food taste richer. You can’t get that from a package,” said Spiro’s 

general manager Stacy McCullison. Traditional, classic dishes are best, she said. 

“We get it right. And we keep getting it right,” she said. “You can sift through all the trends 

of new-fangled recipes, but you can always trace them back to the basics, the classics. That’s 

why our motto is ‘Make tradition the new trend.’” 

Value means extraordinary menu items at reasonable prices and a variety of choices for 

the perfect fit for your event. Relax and let Spiro’s staff serve your guests in the banquet 

room at the restaurant, have your party 

catered at your location, order and pick up 

party pans of appetizers, pasta and salad 

or build a gyro bar for your party. Or for a 

special meal at home Spiro’s has authentic 

Mediterranean dishes that are packaged 

for four and are perfect for families. 

Come experience Spiro’s, and start your 

own tradition. 

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(314) 878-4449 

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Huntington for better grades, higher scores 

Huntington Learning Center provides tutoring 

for students in grades K-12, as well as ACT and SAT 

preparation for students getting ready for college. 

“Huntington is the oldest provider of supplemental 

education services in the U.S.,” said David Huguelet, 

Center Director in Ellisville. 

Huntington Learning Centers have provided quality 

instruction to hundreds of thousands of students, and 

that kind of experience leads to strategies that work. 

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“Every student starts with a comprehensive 

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St. Louis’ trusted resource for senior care options 

Transitions for Senior Living is a free, handson 

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to personally meet with you and your loved ones 

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a community. 

Jeff and Sharon Balleau, along with a team of 

Jeff and Sharon Balleau, founders 

advisors work closely with area independent, 

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With 20 years of experience, Joe provides a wide 

array of carpentry, all with a low overhead cost. 

Joe specializes in many interior and exterior jobs, 

including the installation of trim, framing, crown 

molding, chair rail, wainscoting and more. Joe can 

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“I have skills with wood working and I enjoy it,” Joe 

said. “I have great satisfaction seeing my customers’ 

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Joe also ensures that each job is completed with 

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“I care about my customers and their needs; I will 

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end it is their decision,” Joe said. “I do my job with the highest quality and standards.” 

Joe can also do installation jobs for items like kitchen cabinets and other built-in structures. 

He’s even built custom decks for multiple 

clients. 

“Those are really the kind of projects that 

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on,” Joe said. 

Services are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

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The Foyer is a furniture and home decor store in Chesterfield that puts a unique spin on 

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They start, however, with beautiful decor 

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and large contemporary florals that will 

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As for furniture, the tables, cabinets and 

chairs The Foyer offers are “statement 

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around and accent pieces that complement 

Owner Carrie Keipp (left) and designer 

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make an appointment with designer 

Chantell Gibson or just walk in and meet 

one of the other associates. They have the expertise to make your home one of a kind. 

Take pictures and measurements of the space you need help with, whether it’s a giant wall, 

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When it comes to navigating the ever-changing 

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and in-depth knowledge of the market makes 

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Matthew P. Cline, D.D.S. has a new location 

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practice, Dr. Cline said. 

“We have more availability and capabilities in our 

new space,” he said. “One day dentistry is provided 

with in-office crowns and 3D X-rays onsite. Oral 

surgery (extractions) and implants are still provided 

in one location, and our friendly team is still working 

together to deliver comfortable care.” 

Dr. Cline and his staff provide the best of both 

worlds – personal, compassionate care and cuttingedge 

technology. The dental team’s goal is not only 

to take care of their smiles but to build patient 

relationships and provide each person with an ideal 

dental experience. During each patient’s first visit, 

Dr. Cline examines and discusses the patient’s dental needs and wishes. This comprehensive 

exam lays a strong foundation for all future visits. 

Dr. Cline and his team see patients of all ages and perform all aspects of dentistry including 

cleanings, routine dental care, extractions, crowns, veneers, dentures and implants. 

“This is also a great local office for Invisalign,” he said. “With our digital scanned impressions 

and doctor supervision, patients will always have more accurate results.” 

New technology applied to traditional services can mean fewer visits, quicker results and 

better outcomes. Even simple exams are more productive as digital pictures can track areas 

of concern from one six-month visit to 

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Dr. Cline is listed among the top St. 

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but also wants to help families pay less for it. 

St. Louis area Class 101 graduates earned over 

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“We’re the largest college planning firm in the 

U.S.,” Owner and College Planning Advisor Gary 

Jones said. “The first in St. Louis.” 

Their professional and experienced counselors 

walk students through the college admission 

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As part of its College Planning Package, Class 

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A lesson in college preparation 

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A service-oriented approach 

Before 

After 

For both home and business owners, maintaining 

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list, but it will definitely help you avoid costly repairs 

and replacements down the road,” according to Jerry 

Loosmore of JL Concrete Sealing & Caulking. 

After more than 26 years of experience on concrete 

projects, Jerry started his own company seven years 

ago because he saw a better, more service-oriented 

way to approach concrete maintenance, he explained. 

That’s why Jerry works on every job personally, using 

only time-tested, high-quality sealing materials and 

the best caulk product on the market. 

As its name says, JL Concrete Sealing & Caulking 

works to extend the life and greatly improve the 

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joints and slabs, and then sealing them against the 

effects of time, traffic and Missouri’s wide weather 

variations. The company’s services also include grinding and filling any existing cracks prior 

to sealing. 

The sealing process helps to restore the original color and luster of decorative, aggregate 

and other concrete surfaces while protecting them from wear. In most circumstances, sealant 

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

“I treat every job like it’s my own home, my own driveway, and I probably want it to 

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The Eureka Wildcats at the 2024 Nancy Brandt Invite. 

SPORTS 

BRIEFS 

By WARREN MAYES 

High school girls swimming 

The Eureka Wildcats are the 2024 Nancy 

Brandt Invite champions once again. Make 

that thrice again. 

The Wildcats were one of eight teams 

competing in the annual event at Summit. 

Eureka had 537 points and won by more 

than 200 points. Summit came in second 

with 307.5 points. 

“I’ve been coaching the last three years and 

we’ve won all three years,” Eureka coach 

Anna Jovanovic said. “Eureka has a relatively 

good showing at this meet every year.” 

Jovanovic said no school or meet records 

were set. 

“A lot of girls swam some off events to 

get times for those races and so it was a different 

lineup than usual,” Jovanovic said. 

“We aren’t looking for records, we are just 

looking for good racing.” 

Eureka recorded first-place finishes in 

diving, the 200-medley relay, the 200 freestyle, 

the 500 free, the 100 fly and the 400- 

(Photo provided) 

free relay. 

Some freshmen performances caught 

Jovanovic’s eye in the meet. 

“It was nice to see some freshmen swim 

with confidence in finals,” Jovanovic said. 

“Rylie Lynch dropped a good amount of 

time in her 500 for her regular in season 

time and it was awesome to see her go out 

after the race. Chloe Robinson also had 

a great 100 backstroke. She took second 

but really did a nice job racing and we are 

faster than we were at this time last year so 

I’m excited to see what she can accomplish 

the remainder of the season.” 

High school girls basketball 

Incarnate Word Academy senior Zoe 

Best has reached the 1,000-point milestone 

in her career with the Red Knights. 

The 5-foot-11 Southeast Missouri State 

recruit who lives in St. Charles went into a 

game against Cape Girardeau Notre Dame 

in the Visitation Christmas Tournament 

needing 11 points. She proceeded to score 

12 of the first 14 points in the game. 

“She was on a mission,” Incarnate Word 

Academy coach Dan Rolfes said. “Not a 

lot of people are able to achieve that. It 

something that separates players. It shows 

someone who’s had some consistency over 

time, too.” 

Best drained a jump shot to pass the 

1,000-point mark. Visitation Academy 

Athletic Director Paul Stoecklin knew she 

would hit the total during the game. 

“(He) said we’ll stop the game when she 

does it,” Rolfes said. “He gave her the ball 

we were playing with in the game. That 

was extremely kind of him to do that. It’s a 

special moment in a kid’s career.” 

The Red Devils went on to defeat Notre 

Dame in the tournament championship 

game. Best was named the tournament’s 

MVP and earned a spot on the tournament’s 

first team. 

“This has been a breakout year for Zoe,” 

Rolfes said. “Honestly, she’s doing it on 

both ends. She’s aggressive and playing 

extremely hard defensively in our press 

and in our half court game. 

“She’s guarding the other team’s best 

player and leading us in scoring. That’s 

shows you how well she is playing and at 

what level. So much of her defensive effort 

is leading to our offense.” 

• • • 

The Marquette Mustangs finished second 

again this season in the Don Maurer Holiday 

Invitational at MICDS. Top-seeded 

Fort Zumwalt West knocked off the No. 

2-seeded Mustangs 42-36 in a rematch 

from last winter. 

“They are a very tough, defensive-oriented 

team,” coach Tim Bowdern said about Fort 

Zumwalt West. “In order to win championship 

games, you have to score and defend 

four quarters. We just didn’t do that in the 

third. Too many turnovers and lack of scoring 

and rebounding hurt our chances. But 

they were the better team that day unfortunately. 

We will try to use these experiences 

to get ready the next opponent.” 

Marquette was outscored 14-6 in that 

pivotal third quarter after leading 17-15 at 

halftime. 

Mustangs junior Macie McNece made 

the all-tourney team. She had 28 points 

apiece in the first two games and then she 

scored nine in the title game. 

“Macie is doing a great job. She is definitely 

one of the best shooters in the St. 

Louis area and maybe the best pure shooter 

Marquette has ever had,” Bowdern said. 

“She controls the ball for us and finds ways 

to get her shot off. I think she is finding her 

grove at the right time of the year.” 

High school boys basketball 

De Smet Jesuit finished second in 

the annual Coaches vs. Cancer game at 

Maryville University, even though junior 

Riley Massey sparked the Spartans attack 

with 16 points. The Webster Groves Statesmen 

scored a 60-55 victory over De Smet 

for its third tournament championship in 

five years. 

High school football 

The 2023 American Cancer Society 

All-Star Football Game recently was 

held on Spartan Field at Missouri Baptist 

University. This time, Team White ended 

up the victor with a 17-14 win in the final 

seconds of the game. 

There were 150 nominations from 

more 35 schools in the St. Louis and surrounding 

areas. Sorrell Harvey was the 

head coach of Team White. John Pukala 

was the head coach for Team Red. 

Some of the West County players on 

Team White were Lafayette wide receiver 

Zae Jones, CBC quarterback Cole 

McKay, De Smet Jesuit wide receiver 

Thomas Stewart, De Smet Jesuit long 

snapper Andrew McLaughlin Jr., Parkway 

North tight end Henry Mohrmann, 

Parkway Central linebacker Connor 

Lander, MICDS free safety Jeremiah 

Clay, and MICDS guard Davis Schukar. 

Local players on Team Red were CBC 

linebacker Andrew Moore, Parkway 

West punter/kicker Kyle Parini, Eureka 

wide receiver Allen Brown III, Parkway 

North center Keylan Mitchell, De Smet 

Jesuit offensive lineman DeAndrew Baylark, 

and Eureka middle linebacker Eli 

Craft. 

Three awards were given out: 

Red Team MVP: Elijah Stevens (Rockwood 

Summit) 

White Team MVP: Justin Moore 

(Soldan) 

Jennifer Younkins Inspiring Champions 

Award: Davis Schukar (MICDS) for 

most funds raised by an individual player. 

Jennifer Younkins is the founder of the 

all-star game and a breast cancer survivor. 

She is a nine-year breast cancer 

survivor and long-time volunteer of the 

American Cancer Society.



Eureka’s Bailey Boulay shines as a 

three-sport standout for Wildcats 

By WARREN MAYES 

Eureka senior Bailey Boulay is a girl for 

all seasons. 

In an era where most high school athletes 

play and concentrate on just one sport. 

Boulay is a triple threat. She plays tennis 

in the fall before switching to basketball in 

the winter. Then, caps off her year by playing 

lacrosse in the spring. 

Barring injury, she will finish her time as 

a Wildcat with 12 letters. Scott Allen, the 

Eureka athletic director, said he doesn’t 

think that’s ever been done at the school. 

According to Wildcats basketball coach 

C.J. Herbert, 11 is the previous top achievement, 

earned by Melanie Wallach Rouggly, 

now an assistant principal at Lindbergh. 

Eureka’s Bailey Boulay playing last spring for the 

Wildcats. 

(Bob Miller photo) 

“It is rare to see kids play three sports 

because of the demand on their bodies,” 

Wildcats tennis coach Jason Conley said. 

“She played No. 1 singles and doubles 

the last two years and that is rare for one 

player to do that on the boys or girls side,” 

Conley said. “She is mentally strong and 

can grind out points versus her opponent. 

She shows good sportsmanship and treats 

other players with respect. She improved a 

lot and got a lot stronger in the four years 

she played.” 

Herbert agreed. 

“What it says is that she’s a tremendous 

athlete who works incredibly hard,” 

Herbert said. “The number of hours she 

has committed as a multi-sport athlete is 

incredible. And, to top it off, she’s never 

had a B in high school.” 

Boulay said academics are important to 

her. 

“I won’t be able to compete in sports 

for the rest of my life,” she said, “so it is 

important to have a good education. I take 

my classes very seriously.” 

Lacrosse coach Melissa Menchella said 

Boulay also has a high sports IQ. 

“To most outsiders, people would probably 

just say that she’s naturally gifted 

as an athlete, which she undoubtedly is,” 

Menchella said. “What people should 

know is that Bailey is so much more than 

that. 

“Bailey does not take advantage of her 

natural gift. Her major success in all three 

sports is due to how hard-working and disciplined 

she is as well as how coachable 

she is. Bailey is the type of athlete 

who wants to be coached, despite 

her crazy natural ability, and she 

intently listens to every word that 

we say as coaches.” 

Boulay is the highest scorer in 

the history of the girl’s lacrosse 

program. In three seasons, she 

accumulated 206 points. 

Recently, Boulay made another 

major mark in Eureka sports history. 

She became one of eight 

athletes in Eureka basketball to 

reach 1,000 points in her career 

when she scored 32 points in a 

58-43 win over Pattonville in the 

Visitation Christmas Tournament. 

Herbert said the basket that put 

her over the milestone was typical 

for her. 

“Bailey had down-screened and 

then sealed her defender,” said 

Herbert. “Jenna Cubbage made 

a great pass over the defender 

to Bailey’s back shoulder, and 

Bailey scored an easy two right at the 

basket with her left hand.” 

The moment left Boulay feeling great. 

“I was super excited. It was really 

fun seeing my parents and everyone so 

excited,” Boulay said. “But we were still 

in the middle of the game obviously so I 

couldn’t be too excited and had to keep 

playing. My teammates all made me posters, 

and my coaches got me little balloons 

that spelled out 1,000. This has always 

been a dream of mine, so it’s really cool 

to see that all my hard work is paying off.” 

Paul Stoecklin, the Visitation athletic 

director, made the moment even more special 

for Boulay. 

“There is probably no better place to 

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In 1950, Vern DuPree opened Modern Kitchens & Baths. He claimed it was one of his 

greatest accomplishments along with his children and grandchildren. Now, it’s those 

later generations who are helping 

homeowners create more beautiful 

and enjoyable places in which to live. 

The family owned and operated 

business offers both skilled staff 

and critical resources, such as design 

and drafting services, cabinet and 

appliance acquisition and installation, 

8-plus different cabinet lines and even 

flooring installation. 

Modern Kitchens & Baths’ expansive 

West County showroom features over 

35 displays to spark your inspiration 

and an always friendly staff who are ready to assist with free planning, design and 

estimates. They offer many budget levels to accommodate their customers’ goals and 

their designers consistantly create kitchens and bathrooms that are truly unique. And 

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Modern Kitchens & Baths offers an impressive selection of cabinets, countertops, fixtures, 

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Buying & selling jewelry, collections & whole estates 

The love of antiques may have spurred Maria Lambert 

and her partner to launch St. Louis Estate Buyers 13 

years ago, but today, their business has evolved into a 

full-service estate liquidation company specializing in 

estate buyouts. 

“Our service is an alternative to an estate sale; we buy 

everything in the house and can completely clean it out, 

typically in two to three days,” Maria said. 

The buyout allows a client to liquidate the estate 

immediately, receive cash for all the items and empty the 

house at the same time. The process is quick and efficient 

and can help those who need to disburse an estate, 

downsize their home and belongings or prepare for a move. 

Of the purchased items, the best of the best are then 

put on the sales floor at one of St. Louis Estate Buyers 

retail stores in West County or South County Centers 

where shoppers can find everything from jewelry to 

legacy furniture pieces, collectibles, art and more. Maria 

is a certified appraiser, so the selection of items for sale is 

vetted by a professional. St. Louis Estate Buyers’ selection 

also rotates frequently depending on what has been purchased, so there is always a reason 

to stop in and shop. 

For sellers of jewelry, there are good reasons to 

stop by and sell. Maria hosts monthly Jewelry 

Buying Events on three days every month at 

the West County Mall location. Sellers can get 

paid cash for gold, silver, diamonds, costume 

jewelry, watches and coins! 

If you are planning to disburse an estate, 

call St. Louis Estate Buyers first, for a free 

consultation. 

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They answer, help and haul it away 

Ben Boland and Jim Menner 

Honest Junk Hauling, a local, family-run 

business, specializes in aiding individuals in 

downsizing and decluttering their homes, 

businesses and properties. Owners Jim Menner and 

Ben Boland have expanded their company through 

a dedication to exceptional customer service. 

While their primary service involves removing 

furniture and household items, Honest Junk 

Hauling offers a broader spectrum of assistance for 

their customers. From relocating furniture within 

the house to tearing down fences or decks, and 

even providing demolition services to prepare for 

remodeling projects, they can handle any project. 

Ben emphasizes their personalized approach: 

“Understanding diverse needs is crucial. That’s 

why I personally engage with each customer to 

determine how we can best assist.” 

One of their popular services involves providing a container for customers to fill at their 

location, which is then hauled away. Ben highlights its usefulness: “Many opt for this choice 

to clear items gradually, making it ideal for DIY remodelers or families undertaking a gradual 

house clean-out.” 

Planning a move soon? Even if you don’t need items hauled away, Honest Junk Hauling 

offers loading and unloading services. Our team can load or unload your moving truck. 

Above all, their business focuses on 

exceptional customer service and catering to 

individual requirements. That’s why you will 

speak directly with Ben when you call, unlike 

some national junk companies that route calls 

through a call center. “Feel free to give me a 

call anytime to discuss your next project.” 

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Make it a great 2024 in wine country 

Nestled in the hills overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Augusta with its vineyards and 

wineries, restaurants and bed and breakfasts has become a destination in Missouri wine 

country, part of the beautiful landscape that brings visitors from all over the country. 

Adding to the interest, are themed festivals with food, wine, music and activities for the 

whole family. Coming up is the 21st Annual 

Augusta Plein Air Festival April 25 to May 4. 

On May 4, we will have a street festival with 

over 100 booths including art booths, food 

vendors, and an art tent for kids. Come out 

and take home a piece of original art. 

The Augusta Harvest Festival is planned 

for Sept. 20-21 with “Swingin’ in the Vines,” 

a gourmet picnic at Honey Bee Vineyard 

on Friday. Take a ride on a pumpkin wagon, 

collect your picnic basket for two, select 

your bottle of wine, enjoy a port tasting in 

The Augusta Plein Air Festival 

a historic wine cellar and dance under the 

stars to a live band. The all-inclusive cost 

of the evening is $125 for two people. Call 636-228-4005 to reserve your place. On Saturday, 

September 21, enjoy the parade; compete in the pie contest! Children’s activities are planned 

as well as live music. 

While you’re in Augusta, stop in at the Augusta Visitor Center, home to The Wandering Owl, 

a new gift shop providing a wide variety of 

items such as home décor, t-shirts, coffee mugs, 

Christmas ornaments and personal items you 

may have forgotten for your visit. The clerks 

will assist you in learning about the town 

with directions and contact information for 

the various businesses in the area. The Center 

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Registration opens for summer programs Feb. 1 

Dancers from two through adult can find their niche in classes at Saint Louis Ballet School. 

Registration opens Feb. 1 for Summer Programs – the perfect time to further develop or begin 

your path in dance. 

Last year, a 5th studio was added providing another level to the daytime summer program 

and more room to better place students among their peers. 

“Ballet teaches you discipline and focus 

and is a great form of exercise. It can 

also be fun!” said Administrator Tanya 

Strautmann, who danced professionally 

with Saint Louis Ballet Company for 16 

years and has co-directed the school for 

over 15 years. “Saint Louis Ballet School 

is the educational branch of Saint Louis 

Ballet Company, the city’s regional 

professional ballet company, so students 

learn from those professionals as well as 

guest instructors.” 

“Dance requires muscle development 

and skill that needs continued training year-round including during the summer, especially for 

tween ages and up” Tanya explained. “You don’t want to lose that developed muscle training 

gained during the school year, so the summer is a great time to continue dance classes or try a 

new dance form.” 

Summer programs are offered for every age and level. 

Storybook Camps for ages 3-6 offer Disney themes plus 

favorites like “The Nutcracker,” and include dance, crafts, 

and a performance for parents. For ages 7-21, the school 

offers up to five weeks of programs. Participants take daily 

ballet interspersed with classes in contemporary, musical 

theater, jazz, hip hop and conditioning. 

“Saint Louis Ballet School offers well-rounded programs 

for students whether it be year-round or for the summer,” 

Tanya said. “We’ve become a trusted institution for St. Louis 

families, and we continue to strive to earn their trust.” 

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Quality you can trust 

Eureka Contracting & Roofing, LLC is a veteran owned business located in beautiful Eureka, 

Missouri. Their knowledgeable team brings over 60 years of experience in the construction 

and insurance industry, both working as adjusters for insurance companies and contractors 

completing storm repairs. 

Rick Hinkson, president, has over 30 years’ experience in the construction and insurance industry. 

Working with some of the best and most 

skilled crews around, they can tackle 

almost any residential or commercial 

roof. They also do siding, facia, soffit and 

gutters. Eureka Contracting & Roofing 

promotes preventative maintenance on 

roofs and encourages customers to call 

before they see water damage inside 

their home, business or church. 

Eureka Contracting & Roofing understands 

insurance policies. With their 

extensive insurance knowledge, they can advise you on whether you should file a claim 

or not. A no pay claim is still considered a claim. They work with insurance companies not 

against them to get your needs met. 

Eureka Contracting & Roofing LLC carries $1 million liability and $1 million workman’s 

compensation insurance with a $2 million aggregate. 

Eureka Contracting & Roofing has a commercial roof coating division that can coat an existing 

roof with a 100% silicone product that will extend the life of an existing roof, promote lower 

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Well-dressed and efficient in every season 

Winter is a great season for homeowners to 

reevaluate window treatments to keep their 

home more climate-controlled during the colder 

months of the year. At Victor Shade Company, 

customers can choose from a wide variety of 

features, including those that provide variable 

light control, insulate rooms, lower energy bills 

and protect from damaging UV rays. 

The long-time business with a new 

showroom has every kind of shade, shutter 

President Scott Segall and 

or blind to make your home comfortable, 

Vice President Rachel Segall 

efficient and stylish every day of the year. 

Victor Shade is a fourth-generation window treatment company. Scott Segall became the 

current president in 2005 when his uncle retired, and today, he continues the quality and 

traditions that began in 1908. 

Victor Shade is a Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer, which means customers have access to 

all Hunter Douglas’ beautiful quality products at competitive prices. In addition, they offer 

other popular brands in order to provide the best option for every window while also 

remaining on top of the latest trends. 

For example, all of Victor Shade’s motorized products include an app to create scenes and 

automation from your smart device. 

“In addition, if someone has an Apple HomePod, Google Home or Amazon Alexa, they can 

control their window treatments with them,” Vice 

President Rachel Segall said. 

The Victor Shade showroom offers over 20 displays 

of shades, shutters, and blinds. Customers can browse 

sample books and interact with different models, 

including the motorized ones. Visit them at their new 

showroom- no appointment needed. Victor Shade 

also offers free in-home consultations, making the 

process convenient and easy for customers. 

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Focused on quality artwork from start to finish 

Whether it’s time for family portraits or images and videos to brand a business, the goal 

for Higher Focus Photography is to create quality artwork that stands apart from the rest. 

“When it comes to high school senior or family portraits, we are a different kind of 

photography studio,” said Jill Gray, photographer 

and co-owner with her husband Tim. “We know how 

important your loved ones are to you, and we want to 

help you celebrate them by creating beautiful works 

of art that you will treasure for years to come.” 

Families deserve more than digital files delivered 

on a disc, she said. They deserve heirloom quality 

portraits that will be displayed and enjoyed. 

“With that in mind, we simplify the process of 

getting beautiful artwork into your home created 

from photos of those that mean the most to you,” Jill 

said. “From the initial consultation to determine what 

best suits your style to installing your artwork on 

your walls, we will guide you every step of the way.” 

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makes a difference. Higher Focus can tell your story, 

highlight your products and services, and brand your 

business in the minds of your customers. They create high quality images and exciting 

videos for your website, social media or any other visual application. 

“We specialize in telling your story and 

promoting your services by creating captivating 

images and video,” Jill said. 

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than just pictures, Higher Focus Photography 

offers a boutique-level service that will create 

the best images possible for your family or bring 

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The American Red Cross recently issued an emergency call for blood 

donations as a 20-year low in its donor numbers threatens critical 

blood supplies. 

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CAPSULES 

By LISA RUSSELL 

Blood donations fall 

to 20-year low 

As the U.S. marks National Blood Donor 

Month in January, The American Red Cross 

has also issued an emergency call for donations 

as it faces the lowest number of people 

giving blood in the last 20 years. Blood 

and platelet donations are urgently needed 

to help alleviate the shortage and ensure 

lifesaving medical procedures can continue, 

according to its chief medical officer. 

“One of the most distressing situations for 

a doctor is to have a hospital full of patients 

and an empty refrigerator without any blood 

products,” said Dr. Pampee Young. “A 

person needs lifesaving blood every two seconds 

in our country – and its availability can 

be the difference between life and death.” 

The Red Cross received about 7,000 fewer 

units of donated blood than it needed between 

Christmas and New Year’s Day alone, which 

left the organization with a major deficit 

of life-sustaining blood products to begin 

2024. Additional challenges may lie ahead as 

winter weather and seasonal respiratory illnesses 

like the flu affect donor turnout. 

To find an upcoming blood drive near 

you, visit the organization’s website at 

RedCrossBlood.org. Appointments can 

also be made by calling 1-800-733-2767. 

Translating thoughts into 

speech comes closer to reality 

The ability to “read” and translate a person’s 

thoughts into speech is no longer a 

concept found only in science fiction. An 

implantable speech prosthetic developed 

by a team of neuroscientists, neurosurgeons 

and engineers at Duke University 

can translate a person’s brain signals into 

words they’re trying to say. 

In a recent trial, the team fabricated a 

postage stamp-sized piece of flexible, medical-grade 

plastic containing hundreds of 

microscopic brain sensors. They recruited 

four patients who were undergoing brain 

surgery for some other condition, such as 

to treat Parkinson’s disease or remove a 

brain tumor, to test the implants. 

During their surgeries, the devices were 

temporarily implanted in these patients, 

who were awake. They were given a simple 

listen-and-repeat activity in which they 

“heard” a series of nonsense words via the 

sensor, and then spoke each one aloud. The 

device recorded activity from the speech 

motor cortex of each patient’s brain, and 

was able to coordinate nearly 100 muscles 

that move the lips, tongue, jaw and larynx. 

The Duke researchers hope this new technology 

could one day help people who are 

unable to speak, due to neurological disorders 

such as ALS, to communicate effectively 

again. 

On the calendar 

BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital sponsors 

a Babysitting 101 virtual class on 

Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 6-8:30 p.m., live via 

Teams Meeting. This interactive class is a 

great introduction to the basics of babysitting 

and is recommended for ages 10 and 

above. 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, Jan. 

28 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. 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. 

• • • 

BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital presents 

a Staying Home Alone virtual class on 

Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 6:30-8 p.m., live via 

For the seventh year in a row, the 

Mediterranean diet has topped U.S. 

News and World Report’s annual list of 

Best Diets for 2024. 

The diet focuses on eating mainly nutrient-dense 

fruits, vegetables, whole grains, 

fish, nuts, seeds and healthy fats such as 

olive oil. It’s a consistent winner because 

research shows people who stick to a Mediterranean-style 

eating plan tend to live 

longer – and are also less likely to suffer 

from chronic diseases such as cancer, heart 

disease and Type 2 diabetes. 

While red meats and sugary sweets 

can be part of the Mediterranean diet as 

well, they should be kept to a minimum. 

Teams Meeting. An in-person class is also 

offered on Saturday, Feb. 17 10-11:30 a.m. 

at the SLCH Specialty Care Center West 

County, 13001 N. Outer Forty Road in Town 

and Country, in the third-floor conference 

room. Parents and children attend the class 

together to ensure a child’s readiness to stay 

at home alone. The registration fee is $25 per 

family. To register, call (314) 454-5437. 

• • • 

BJC offers a Bariatric Surgery Information 

Session on Monday, Feb. 19 

from 5:30-6:30 p.m., live via Zoom. Join 

a Washington University bariatric physician 

to learn more about surgical treatment 

options available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital 

and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital 

for patients who meet certain criteria. 

During this free session, you will learn 

about options including laparoscopic gastric 

bypass, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch 

and revisions to bariatric surgery. To register, 

visit classes-events.bjc.org. 

• • • 

Mercy St. Louis offers a Sitter Skills 

course on Friday, March 1 from 6-9 p.m. 

at the hospital, 615 S. New Ballas Road, 

in Classroom #2 on the 7th floor. Children 

should bring a doll or stuffed animal to class 

to learn how to change diapers. The cost is 

$30 per child. Register online by visiting 

mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospital-st-louis 

and clicking on Classes, Seminars and 

Events, then Skills Classes for Kids. 

Mediterranian Diet again ranked No. 1 for health 

An occasional glass of red wine is also 

acceptable, according to its guidelines. 

The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches 

to Stop Hypertension) and the MIND 

diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention 

for Neurodegenerative Delay) 

were named the second- and third-best 

overall diets by the publication. The 

DASH eating plan is aimed at reducing 

or preventive high blood pressure, while 

MIND includes elements of both the 

Mediterranean and DASH approaches, 

concentrating on foods (such as leafy 

greens, berries, nuts and fish) that may 

improve brain health to potentially lower 

the risk of mental decline.



Community Events for Older Adults 



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CLASSES 

n CRAFTERNOONS • Heart Book Folding Art • 

Tuesday, Feb. 27. • 1-2:30 p.m. • Schroeder Park 

Building • Registration is required. • $6 residents; 

$7.80 all others. Supplies included. • All abilities. 

n HISTORY OF BASEBALL IN ST. LOUIS 

• Tuesdays, Feb. 13 (1875-1901) & Feb. 27 

(1902-1953) • 6-8 p.m. • Schroeder Park 

Building • Registration is required. • Price per 

date is $10 residents; $13 all others. 

n MAHJONG LESSONS • Tuesdays, Feb. 

13 - March 5 • 1-2:30 p.m. • Chesterfield 

Community Center • $64 for residents; $77 for 

all others • Registration is required. 

n SENIOR PAINTING • Fridays • 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Schroeder Park Building • Drop-in classes. • 

All abilities. • Free. 

n SENIOR PANEL DISCUSSION • “Getting 

More Out of your Home” • Tuesday, March 5 

• 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Chesterfield Community 

Center • Registration is required. 

FITNESS & SPORTS 

n 50-PLUS & FIT • Mondays, 8-8:45 a.m. or 

10:20-11:05 a.m. or 11:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m. • 

Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m. • Fridays, 10:20- 

11:05 a.m. & 11:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m. • The 

Pointe • Drop-in classes. • Pointe members 

free; fee all others. 

n ABLT • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9:30 a.m. • 

Drop-in water aerobics. • The Pointe • Platinum 

free; residents $7; all others $9. 

n CABIN FEVER HIKING CHALLENGE • Feb. 

1-18 and March 1-17 • Complete two designated 

hikes within the timeframes and submit selfies 

DISC GOLF is available daily at Bluebird Park 

in Ellisville, Schroeder Park in Manchester 

and Railroad Park in Chesterfield. 

PICKLEBALL is available daily at Bluebird 

Park in Ellisville, Schroeder Park in 

Manchester and The Pointe in Ballwin. 

TENNIS is available daily at Bluebird Park in 

Ellisville and Schroeder Park in Manchester. 

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with – Paula a family R., Daughter feel. of Resident 

of each to earn prizes. Selfies must be taken 

at designated selfie sites. • Details and route 

maps at cityofwildwood.com. • Free 

n CLASSIC SILVER SNEAKERS • Tuesdays, 

Wednesdays & Fridays at 9-9:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 

at 10-10:45 a.m. • The Pointe • Drop-in classes. • 

Pointe members free; fee all others. 

n FIT 4 ALL • Tuesdays, 11-11:45 p.m. • The 

Pointe at Ballwin Commons • Drop-in classes. • 

Free for Pointe members; drop-in fee all others. 

n JOINTS IN MOTION • Mondays, 

Wednesdays & Fridays • 10:30 a.m. • Drop-in 

water aerobics. • The Pointe • Platinum free; 

residents $7; others $9. 

n SENIOR FITNESS • Mondays-Thursdays; 

several time options. • Schroeder Park Building 

• Free with Silver Sneakers or Renew Active • 

Registration is required • Classes fill quickly. 

n STRIVE TO FITNESS • Mondays and 

Thursdays • 10-11 a.m.; 11 a.m.-noon. • 

Chesterfield Community Center • $60 for 

5-class pass; $15 for drop-in class • Register at 

strive2fitness.com/book-online. 

n TAI CHI • Thursdays • 1-1:45 p.m. and 

2-2:45 p.m. • Drop-in classes • The Pointe • 

Free for Pointe members; drop-in fee all others. 

n WATER AEROBICS • Monday-Friday, 

8:30 a.m. • Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 

9:30 a.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. 

• Drop-in classes • The Pointe • Platinum free; 

residents $7; all others $9. 

n CHAIR YOGA • Wildwood Yoga & Wellness, 

2642 Hwy. 109, Suite B • Tuesdays • 1:30-2:30 

p.m. • Residents free; all others $5 per class • 

Register online up to one day prior to class. 

n MERAKI YOGA • Tuesdays: 9:30-10:30 

a.m. (gentle); 10:45-11:45 a.m. (chair) • 

Wednesdays: 9:45-10:45 a.m. (chair); 10:45- 

11:45 a.m. (morning flow) • Chesterfield 

Community Center • $60 for 5-class pass; 

$100 for unlimited monthly pass (registration is 

required) • $20 per drop-in class. 

n SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA • Wednesdays 

• 10:10-10:50 a.m. • All fitness levels. • Free with 

CITY CONTACT INFORMATION & REGISTRATION 

n Ballwin (636) 227-8950 • ballwin. 

mo.us • Ballwin Golf Course, 333 

Holloway Road • The Pointe, 1 Ballwin 

Commons Circle 

n Chesterfield (636) 812-9500 • email 

olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us • 

Community Center, 237 Chesterfield Mall, 

second floor by Macy's 

Pointe membership; drop-in fee all others. 

n YOGA SLOW FLOW • Wildwood Yoga & 

Wellness, 2642 Hwy. 109, Suite B • Fridays • 11 

a.m.-noon • Residents free; all others $5 per class 

• Register online up to one day prior to class. 

n ZUMBA GOLD • Thursdays • 11:30 a.m.- 

12:15 p.m. • No registration needed • Free with 

Pointe membership; drop-in fee all others. 

SOCIAL & SPECIAL INTEREST 

n BINGO • Wednesdays, Feb. 14 & 28 • 11:15 

a.m.-1 p.m. • Chesterfield Community Center. • 

$5 per person, cash at the door. • Register by 

emailing olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us. 

n LUNCH & BINGO • First and third Wednesdays 

• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • The Pointe • Registration 

is required. • $8 per person, per date. 

n MORNING BINGO • Thursdays, Feb. 1 & 

15. • 9-10:30 a.m. • Schroeder Park Building • 

$2 per person, per day. 

n BOOK CLUB • Tuesday, Feb. 20: “The 

Murmur of Bees” by Sofia Segovia • 11 a.m.- 

noon • Schroeder Park Building • Free 

n BRIDGE • Mondays, Jan. 29 & Feb. 5. • 1-3 

p.m., open play. • Schroeder Park Building • $1 

per person. 

n BRIDGE CLUB • Tuesdays through April 

• 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • The Pointe • Some 

experience required. • Drop-in. • Free. 

n BUNCO • Tuesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • 1-2:30 

p.m. • Chesterfield Community Center • $5 

per person, cash at the door. • by emailing 

n Ellisville (636) 227-7508 • ellisville. 

recdesk.com • Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer 

Creek Road 

n Manchester (636) 391-6326, ext 401 or 

402 • manchestermo.gov • Schroeder Park, 

359 Old Meramec Station Road 

n Wildwood (636) 458-0440 • 

wildwoodmo.recdesk.com • City Hall, 

16860 Main St. 

olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us. 

n EASTER EGG DECORATING CONTEST • 

Decorate a wooden egg • Pick up egg starting 

Feb. 23 • Bluebird Park • $5 per person • 

Winner announced March 25. 

n ELECTRONIC RECYCLING • Thursday, 

Feb. 1 • Noon - 5 p.m. • Fee for certain items • 

Information at ellisville.mo.us. 

n LAFAYETTE OLDER ADULT PROGRAM • 

Second and fourth Mondays through May • 10 

a.m.-1 p.m. • Ballwin Golf Course • Entertainment, 

speakers, bingo, socializing • Bring lunch; 

dessert and drinks provided. • $2 per person. • 

Contact Stephanie at (636) 391-6326, ext. 401, 

or by email to shardesty@manchestermo.gov to 

be added to the day-trip list. 

n MAH JONGG • Mondays, Jan. 29 & Feb. 5 

• 1-3 p.m., open play • Schroeder Park Building 

• $1 per person per date. 

n MAHJONG CLUB • Tuesdays through April • 

1-3 p.m. • The Pointe • Drop-in. • Free. 

n MAHJONG MONDAYS • Weekly • 10 a.m. 

• Chesterfield Community Center • Participants 

are welcome to bring their own sets. • Free. 

n SENIOR DAY TRIP • Thursday, April 25 • Trip 

to Arthur, Illinois. • Step-on guide through Amish 

country • Space limited • Register by emailing 

olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us 

n SENIOR HEALTH FAIR • Thursday, April 4 • 

10 a.m. • Chesterfield Community Center • Free 

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I EVENTS I 35 

October 26 to 

November 4th 

2024 

LOCAL 

EVENTS 

BENEFITS 

The J’s Winter Used Book Sale is 

Sunday, Jan. 28 through Thursday, Feb. 1 at 

The Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone 

Campus Drive in Creve Coeur. For details 

and times, visit jccstl.com. 

• • • 

Casino Night Meets Margaritaville 

is from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 at the 

Wings of Hope hangar, 18370 Wings Of 

Hope Blvd. in Chesterfield. Guests enjoy 

gaming, prizes, a “Taste of the Chamber” 

and adult beverages. Admission is $50 per 

person. Register at chesterfieldmochamber. 

com or call (636) 532-3399. 

• • • 

The Pond Athletic Association Trivia 

Night is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Bullpen 

Brothers, 15139 Manchester Road in 

Ellisville. Cost is $240 for a table of eight and 

includes light snacks, soft drinks and adult 

beverages. Register at pondathletic.com. 

• • • 

The annual Knights of Columbus Trivia 

Night featuring Zip Rzeppa is at 7 p.m. 

(doors open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 567 St. Joseph 

Lane in Manchester. Admission is $240 for 

a table of eight and includes beverages and 

popcorn. Tickets at kocstjoe.org/trivia. 

• • • 

Art and Wine, a local art exhibition 

is from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23 at the 

Longview Farm House, 13525 Clayton 

Road in Town & Country. Admission is 

$25 per person and includes food and drink. 

Proceeds benefit the Military and First 

Responders Tribute. For tickets, call (314) 

587-2814 or visit town-and-country.org. 

• • • 

A fish fry is from 4:30-7 p.m. on Fridays, 

Feb. 16 and 23, March 1 and 8 at St. Alban 

Roe, 2001 Shepard Road in Wildwood. 

Baked and fried cod, fried catfish, butterfly 

shrimp, mac and cheese, cheese pizza by 

the slice with assorted sides and desserts. 

Carry-out is available. 

FAMILY & KIDS 

Tot Time for kids aged 5 and younger 

is from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 at the 

Chesterfield Community Center in the 

Chesterfield Mall. Features activities, story 

time, group games, and arts and crafts. Siblings 

ages 6-11 are welcome. An adult per 

tot is required. Cash-only $3 drop-in fee 

per child. 

• • • 

A ‘50s-themed Family Dance Night is 

from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 

at the Ballwin Golf Course, 333 Holloway 

Road. For ages 3-13 with adult accompaniment. 

Cost is $10 per person for residents; 

$15 for non-residents. Register by Jan. 26 at 

ballwin.mo.us/Events. 

• • • 

Got events? Want publicity? 

Send all the pertinent details to 

events@newsmagazinenetwork.com. 

Event notices for print publication are due at least six weeks 

out from the date of the event. Events with advance registration 

should be submitted six weeks out from that deadline. 

All events will be listed online and in print when sent in with 

enough advance notice. 

A Daddy & Daughter Glow Dance is 

from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9 at the 

Schroeder Park Building, 359 Old Meramec 

Station Road in Manchester. Wear your 

brightest clothes and enjoy dancing, snacks, 

games and a craft. For ages 2-11 with adult 

accompaniment. Cost is $27 for resident 

pairs; $35 for non-resident pairs. Register at 

manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

A Mother-Son Dance Party is from 

6:30-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23 at the Eureka 

Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. 

Pizza, dessert, craft activity and dancing 

are featured. Dressing up is encouraged but 

optional. Cost is $12 pereperson for residents; 

$13 for non-residents. Spots will fill 

up fast. Register at eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

A Daddy Daughter Dance is from 6:30-8 

p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Eureka 

Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. 

Pizza, dessert, craft activity and dancing 

are featured. Dressing up is encouraged but 

optional. Cost is $12 pereperson for residents; 

$13 for non-residents. Spots will fill 

up fast. Register at eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

Pages and Pals: Messy Munchkins is 

from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 

the Paul Schroeder Park Building, 359 Old 

Meramec Station Road in Manchester. Story, 

snack and craft are featured. An adult must 

accompany the participating child. Cost is 

$5 for residents; $6.50 for non-residents. 

Register at manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

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Family Bingo Night is from 6:30-8 p.m. 

(doors open at 6:15 p.m.) on Friday, March 1 

at The Timbers of Eureka Gymnasium, 333 

Bald Hill Road. Wear bright colors and bring 

glow sticks. The cost is $7 for residents; $8 

for non-residents and includes bingo supplies, 

prizes, pizza and refreshments. Register 

before Feb. 27 at eureka.mo.us. 

SPECIAL INTEREST 

The Chesterfield Men’s Roundtable 

meets from 9-11 a.m. on Mondays by 

Zoom, or sometimes at Chesterfield City 

Hall. Members discuss the news of the 

day or suggested topics. Free. New members 

welcome. For details, email paul. 

eckler@att.net or call (636) 273-5398 or 

email johnbohney@aol.com or call (314) 

956-9905. 

• • • 

The One Wow Moment Biblical Course 

is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. on 

Thursday, Feb. 8 at Chabad of Chesterfield 

in the Chesterfield Mall. The course discusses 

six women who used one moment 

to change everything and teaches how to 

make courageous and meaningful decisions. 

Additional classes will be offered on March 

14, April 11 and May 16. The cost starts at 

$99; scholarships are available. Register at 

JewishChesterfield.com/wow. 

• • • 

Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on 

Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the Chesterfield 

Community Center, 237 Chesterfield Mall. 

Make connections with fellow gardeners 

while learning new tips and tricks. Membership 

is free. To register, email recreation@ 

chesterfield.mo.us. 

• • • 

The Chesterfield Regional Chamber of 

Commerce presents a Community & Lifestyle 

Expo from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, 

March 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 

16625 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield. 

An array of vendors from higher education 

and banking to health initiatives and dining 

will be showcased along with the latest 

products, services and technologies. Admission 

is free for the general public. Interested 

vendors can reserve a booth by applying 

at chesterfieldmochamber.com or calling 

(636) 532-3399.

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BOULAY, from page 26 

CITY OF WINCHESTER 

FINANCIAL STATEMENT (UNAUDITED) 

JULY 1, 2023 THRU DECEMBER 31, 2023 

Beginning Fund Balance, July 1, 2023 

RECEIPTS: 

Real Estate & Personal Property 

Utilities 

Fines 

Park Programs 

Sales Tax & Interest 

Licenses & Permits 

Cigarette Tax & Cable TV 

Gasoline, Vehicle Taxes & County Road & Bridge 

Miscellaneous 

Capital Improvement Reimbursement 

TOTAL RECEIPTS: 

DISBURSEMENTS: 

Administrative 

Personnel-Admin., Park, Streets, Maintenance 

Public Safety 

Streets & Sewers 

Park Department 

Maintenance Department 

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: 

Ending Fund Balance DECEMBER 31, 2023 

RESTRICTED FUNDS | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX 

BEGINNING BALANCE (7/1/2023) 

RECEIPTS AND INTEREST 

DISBURSEMENTS 

ENDING BALANCE (12/31/2023) 

RESTRICTED FUNDS | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT 

BEGINNING BALANCE (7/1/2023) 

RECEIPTS AND INTEREST 

DISBURSEMENTS 

ENDING BALANCE (12/31/2023) 

27,221.35 

62,244.29 

2 ,599.27 

730.00 

199,229.26 

1 2 ,035.0 0 

7,001.31 

52,490.04 

2 ,387.25 

118,925.58 

$484,863.35 

73,808.73 

111,451.04 

94,372.97 

15,282.76 

11,270.90 

73,446.21 

$379,632.61 

$1,097,126.18 

197,290.50 

63,260.37 

118,925.58 

$141,625.29 

154,121.75 

0.00 

154,121.75 

$0.00 

Barbara Beckett | City Administrator/Treasurer 

Residents of Winchester are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs and services of the City ofWinchester regardless of race, color, 

religion, sex, age, disability, familial status, national origin or political affiliation. Ifyou are a person requiring an accommodation, please call (636) 391-0600 

or 1-800-735-2966(Relay Missouri) no laterthan 4 PM on the third day preceding the hearing. Offices are open between 9 AM and 4 PM Monday 

through Friday. 

score your 1,000th than at the prestigious 

Visitation Christmas tourney,” Herbert 

said. “The next dead ball after she scored, 

Paul Stoecklin goes to half court and they 

announce that Bailey scored her 1,000th, 

presented her with the game ball, then 

tossed it to her parents in the stands. Bailey 

is a very low-key and not a ‘look at me’ 

type of person. She was obviously happy 

but didn’t overreact.” 

Menchella said Boulay was destined to 

make the 1,000 points club though she did 

not downplay its significance. 

“It’s an incredible accomplishment considering 

only eight athletes total in the history 

of Eureka women’s basketball have 

scored 1,000 points in their career, and our 

women’s basketball program has always 

been an incredibly successful and competitive 

program with great athletes that have 

come through it,” Menchella said. 

Boulay is averaging 16.4 points per 

game this season. 

“Bailey is having a great year. She is not 

a true point guard, but we’re making her do 

that for us,” Herbert said. “She is scoring 

inside and out and is an excellent defender. 

Not only does she lead us in scoring, but in 

assists as well. That’s a rare combo.” 

Boulay has helped elevate both Wildcats 

basketball and lacrosse to great heights. 

“She has led our school to three different 

Final Four appearances in two different 

sports, which is unheard of – two secondplace 

state finishes in lacrosse and a fourthplace 

finish in basketball,” Menchella said. 

“She is arguably the best multi-sport athlete 

to come through Eureka considering her 

very impressive resume in three sports, and 

how she has been a three-sport and fouryear 

varsity athlete.” 

Boulay is enjoying this basketball season. 

“I’m super happy with how my team is 

playing. I’m the only returning starting so I 

wasn’t sure what to expect coming into the 

season but we are playing great and getting 

better each game. My main goal is to just 

give it my all every game, and as a team, it 

would be amazing to make it to the Final 

Four again.” 

Playing for Eureka is a family tradition. 

Boulay’s mother, Jennifer, and father, 

Bill, along with older brothers, Billy and 

Braden, all played for the Wildcats. 

“In eighth grade, I played club basketball 

for the Knights and lots of my teammates 

were going to private schools, the main 

one being Incarnate Word,” Boulay said. “I 

debated it but knew I wanted to play for my 

own high school and be with all my friends.” 

Herbert said, “She obviously could’ve 

gone to a private school and played on an 

all-star team but she chose to stay true to 

Eureka and man, has it paid off. She’ll go 

down in Eureka history as one of the best, 

if not the best, we’ve ever had.” 

Eureka senior Bailey Boulay signs her 

letter of intent to play lacrosse at Maryville 

University. 

(Source: EHS Yearbook staff) 

Last month, Boulay signed to play 

lacrosse at Maryville University. 

“When I toured Maryville, I just fell in 

love with the campus. I didn’t realize that 

I do like being really close to home until 

I toured there” Boulay said. “I also just 

loved the coaches and everything they are 

about when it comes to their program. 

“Growing up it was always basketball 

but then lacrosse came into the running 

once I got into high school. Tennis is my 

‘for fun’ sport … I don’t think I can pick 

my favorite.” 

While she is the only player in school history 

with more than 200 points in lacrosse, 

the modest Boulay maintains she didn’t 

achieve that alone. 

“Lacrosse isn’t a one-man show,” she 

said. “Half of those points are from assists 

and without my teammates putting the ball 

I pass to them in the goal I wouldn’t have 

been able to accomplish that.” 

Last spring, she recorded 106 points, 

including 62 goals. 

“She could potentially reach 300 points 

this spring if she matches her junior year 

performance,” Menchella said. 

Boulay said she just wants to help her 

team; she’s not chasing records. 

“I just want to stay true to myself and 

just keep doing what I have been doing,” 

Boulay said. “I’m going to work hard and 

get better every day.” 

Menchella said there is a lot of pressure on 

Boulay, “considering the massive target on 

her back,” but “she handles incredibly well 

due to her great composure as an athlete.” 

“She also has a lot of help around her 

from her talented teammates, so I don’t 

expect her to do it all and I wouldn’t want 

her to either,” Menchella said. 

Eureka recently had its Feeder Night 

where young girls meet high school athletes. 

Many wanted to take a picture with Boulay. 

“It’s really a full circle moment. I remember 

being one of those little girls like it was 

yesterday,” Boulay said. “Feeder Nights 

were so fun to me. It’s really cool now 

seeing the girls look up to me like I used 

to look at the high school girls when I was 

their age.”



BUSINESS 

BRIEFS 

PLACES 

Amrut Fusion Bourbon Bar and 

Eatery is now open at 17392 Chesterfield 

Airport Road in Chesterfield. The restaurant 

unites an extensive bourbon selection 

with fusion cuisine that combines Indian 

spices and local sustainable ingredients. 

Amrut offers nearly 60 selections of bourbons 

including bonded, single barrel, highrye 

and wheated bourbons. The restaurant 

is open daily for lunch, dinner and drinks. 

DJ Nights are offered every Friday and Saturday. 

Co-owner and Chef Anil Jukanti is 

also the owner of Anis Hyderabad House, 

12637 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur, which 

serves a diverse menu of Indian, Chinese 

and Vietnamese items. To view a menu, 

visit amrutfusion.com. 

• • • 

Shake Shack has opened at 13239 

Manchester Road and features a drive-thru 

following the success of the chain’s other 

drive-thru location at 17312 Chesterfield 

Airport Road. The restaurant features a 

core menu of burgers, fries and shakes 

with chicken and vegetarian options. 

• • • 

Wings of Hope has received two gifts 

totaling $2,544,565, one from the Donald 

and Ruth Malvern Foundation ($27,142) 

and the other from Ruth Malvern Charitable 

Distribution Trust ($2,517,423). Don 

Malvern joined Wings of Hope as chairman 

of the board and president in 1989, 

Owners of Amrut Fusion Bourbon Bar and Eatery (from left) Anil 

Jukanti, Anitha Jukanti, Tanya Mandadi and Karunakar Mandadi at the 

restaurant’s grand opening on Sunday, Jan. 7. 

after retiring as president of McDonnell 

Aircraft Company. He retired as Wings of 

Hope’s chairman in 2004 and died in 2006. 

Ruth was a member of The Ninety-Nines, 

an international organization of licensed 

women pilots. In the 17 years that followed 

Don’s passing until her death at 101 years 

of age in February 2023, Ruth continued 

to support Wings of Hope, both financially 

and through participating in Wings of 

Hope events. To learn more about Wings 

of Hope, visit wingsofhope.ngo. 

PEOPLE 

Anders CPAs + Advisors has promoted 

Ryan M. Huff, CPA, Joshua L. Snyder, 

CPA and Clay M. Kniepmann, JD, 

CPA/CFF/ABV, CFE to principals at the 

firm. Huff began his accounting career at 

Anders in 2008 and has worked his way up 

to principal as a technical resource for the 

tax department. Snyder began his career at 

Anders in 2014 following an internship in 

the tax department and has worked with 

startup companies, manufacturers, athletes 

and high-net-worth individuals on 

strategic tax planning and compliance. 

Kniepmann joined Anders in 2019 and 

boasts extensive experience in forensic 

accounting, fraud investigation and litigation 

services. 

• • • 

Following a national search, the Saint 

Louis Zoo has named Sabarras George 

as its next WildCare Park director, effective 

Feb. 5. George has over 25 years of 

executive leadership and operations experience, 

including nearly six years at the 

Detroit Zoological Society. The WildCare 

Park is currently under development with 

a scheduled public opening in 2027. 

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ELLISVILLE TRIO, from page 16 

combined the two; even when checking 

patents regarding weightlifting safety 

items. 

After surveying gym members, the trio 

drew up models and 3D printed a couple 

of test models. 

“We went through them to see what 

would work best,” Keating said. “We 

changed our plan a couple of times ... (to) 

make it safe and effective.” 

Finally, St. John, a biochemical engineering 

major, wrapped up the presentation 

with the money side, as in the cost 

of what materials, where it would be sold, 

buyers, and the team’s future plans. 

Despite primarily competing against 

upperclassmen, the trio placed third in the 

Nov. 13 event, winning a $1,000 scholarship 

check. 

Their mentor, Angelina Billo, the industry 

engagement officer at Missouri S&T, 

offered tips on what they might present. 

It included a Rubric (scoring matrix). 

After the competition ended, they got the 

Rubric results to see what they did right 

and wrong in the presentation. 

“What they mainly wanted from us 

was adding more of the business blocks,” 

Berutti said. “Since it’s a new product, 

there are always more questions and 

whole situations we could improve on in 

presenting our product in the future. That 

helped give us a direction for where we 

should be going.” 

Meanwhile, the trio has already sent out 

an email for a patent to protect their idea. 

“We’re all great friends, but it’s also a 

great invention! So, I would love to help 

turn it into some type of operation or business 

in the future,” Berutti said. 

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PET SERVICES 

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Your Poop Scoop ‘n Service 


314-291-7667 

www.yuckos.com 

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 

SENIOR LIVING 

PLUMBING 

GVM Plumbing 

Can’t beat my prices! 

Repair • Remodel • Install 

Great Water Heater Install Rates! 

Licensed • Responsive • Reliable 

(636) 288-7002 

• 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 

PRAYER 

Holy Spirit, you who make me 

see everything and show me the 

way to reach my ideals. Give 

me the divine gift to forgive 

and forget them all who have 

done wrong to me. I, in short 

dialogue, want to thank you in 

everything and confirm once 

more that I never want to be 

separated from you no matter 

how great the material desires 

may be. I want to be with you 

and my beloved one in our 

perpetual glory. Thanks for 

favors. Pray this prayer for three 

consecutive days without asking 

for wish. After third day, wish 

will be granted no matter how 

difficult. Promise to publish this 

dialogue as soon as your favor 

has been granted. – GB 

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 

FSBO 

#24 Chaminade Drive 63141 

4/1 BDR, 2700 sq. ft, 

2 Story, Built in 2000, 

Ladue Schools, 

OWNER Financing 

or LEASE Purchase 

$4500 monthly 

786-286-2971 

TREE SERVICES 

• COLE TREE SERVICE • 

Tree and Stump Removal. 

Trimming and Deadwooding. 

Free Estimates. 

636-475-3661 

www.cole-tree-service.biz 

COMING SOON 

SPRING 2024 

2 BED, 2 BATH 

1050 SQ. FT. 

$1,500/MONTH 

55+ Community 

All outside maintenance 

included 

CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

636-584-3065 • info@maritzllc.com • maritzllc.com/availability

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