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STAR PARKER 

Winds of change 

in the Black vote 

Data shows that winds of political 

change are blowing among Black voters. 

In volatile times like now, predictions 

can be made with only the greatest caution. 

However, it seems clear that something 

is going on and Black voters are breaking 

with past voting patterns. 

The New York Times reported last 

November that, per its polling with Siena 

College, 22% of Black voters in six key 

battleground states – Arizona, Georgia, 

Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and 

Wisconsin – indicated they would support 

Republican Donald Trump. 

In 2020, Trump gained ground with 

Blacks, picking up 12% of the Black vote, 

up from 8% in 2016. But any suggestion 

that any Republican candidate might pick 

up 20-plus percent of the Black vote is 

revolutionary. 

The last time the Black vote went beyond 

the teens for a Republican was in 1960, 

when Richard Nixon got 32% of the Black 

vote, in a close election he lost to John 

Kennedy. 

The next election in 1964 was, for Blacks, 

about the Civil Rights Movement. The 

Republican candidate, Barry Goldwater, 

opposed passage of the Civil Rights Act 

and got 4% of the Black vote. Republicans 

have not recovered since. 

Nixon returned and won the presidency 

in 1968 and 1972. However, Blacks supported 

him at a fraction of what he received 

in 1960 – Nixon getting 10% of the Black 

vote in 1968 and 13% in 1972. 

In a USA Today/Suffolk University Poll 

reported in January, only 63% of Black 

voters indicated support for President Joe 

Biden, compared to 87% who voted for 

him in 2020. 

The USA Today/Suffolk University poll 

shows a less compelling picture of Blacks 

moving toward Trump. That poll shows 

12% support for Trump, exactly where he 

was in 2020. 

However, the poll shows Black sentiment 

moving away from Democrats with 

almost 20% of Black voters indicating they 

would support a third party candidate. 

Now we have new data from Gallup 

reporting that “The Democratic Party’s 

wide lead over Republicans in Black 

Americans’ party preferences has shrunk 

by nearly 20 points over the past three 

years.” 

Among Black Americans surveyed, 66% 

said they identify as Democrat/lean Democrat 

and 19% Republican/lean Republican, 

for a differential of 47 points. 

A little over three years ago in 2020, in 

the same survey, 77% of Black Americans 

identified as Democrat/lean Democrat, 

compared to 11% identifying as Republican/lean 

Republican, for a differential of 

66 points. In just three years, the differential 

between Black support for Democrats 

and for Republicans has shrunk 19 points. 

Overall, the 47-point differential in this 

latest survey is the smallest since Gallup 

first started doing the survey in 1999, when 

the differential was 72 points. 

With recent elections decided by tiny 

margins in battleground states, a fundamental 

change in voting behavior by one 

key demographic – Blacks – can be a game 

changer. 

The implications over the long haul are 

profound given the demographic changes 

taking place, with the percentage of the 

white vote, which accounts for the majority 

of Republican votes, shrinking in each 

election. In 2020, whites accounted for 

67% of the vote. This compared to 1980 

when the white vote stood at 88%. 

Per the Census Bureau, the percentage 

of the U.S. population that is white will 

be down to 45% by 2060. So, any movement 

of Blacks, and Hispanics, away from 

Democrats means a lot. 

Why is this apparent movement of 

Blacks from Democrats happening? 

Here’s one hypothesis I propose from the 

New York Times/Siena College Poll. 

That poll shows that, relative to whites, 

Blacks care more about economic issues 

than social issues. Sixty-five percent of 

Blacks say economic issues are most 

important compared to 53% of whites. 

Twenty-one percent of Blacks say social 

issues are most important compared to 

33% of whites. 

Perhaps we are entering new times when 

fewer Blacks look to government for social 

justice and more want economic growth 

and opportunity. 

This means Republicans. 

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Regarding Donald Trump 

Most Republicans are ecstatic now that 

Donald Trump has “thrown his hat in the ring” 

and is running again for president. They really 

do believe he is the best choice. But let me 

refresh the memories of the American people. 

Remember when Trump was campaigning 

and there were protesters at his rallies? 

He ridiculed them, chastised them, berated 

them, had them forcibly removed, and then 

said he would like to punch them in the face. 

Remember when he promised, “As soon 

as I get elected, we will repeal and replace 

Obamacare.” Remember when he promised, 

“We all will have a great big, beautiful healthcare 

plan and everyone will be covered.” 

Remember when he promised, “As soon as 

I am elected I will release my tax returns. 

Believe me!” Remember when he promised, 

“We will build a big, beautiful wall across the 

southern border and I promise you, Mexico 

will pay for it!” The majority of his “promises” 

failed miserably. 

But, one of his promises was totally correct. 

Remember when Trump was campaigning 

against Hillary Clinton and he said, “If you 

vote for Hillary, you will have a president 

that will be under investigation for years to 

come.” Well, Trump was totally correct! 

I did vote for Hillary, and we do have a 

president who has been under investigation 

for years. Good call, Donald! 

Fred Max 

Regarding the grocery tax 

It’s tiring to hear Missouri’s counties, cities, 

schools, fire districts and every other taxing 

authority whine about losing tax revenue 

if someone’s taxes are cut. It’s even more 

exhausting to listen to their paid professional 

lobbyists, and trade groups like the Municipal 

League, and the Missouri Association of 

Counties, who are mugging taxpayers with 

our own taxes, wail about having to cut our 

services, being unable to pick up people in 

an ambulance, or God forbid being unable 

to afford to teach children if taxes are cut. 

Enough is enough. 

Taxing authorities’ tax revenues are bursting 

at the seams. They have never collected 

more taxes off the backs of hardworking 

Missourians. Their problem, which is actually 

our problem, is that they’re not adjusting 

and cutting their budgets. They use us 

like their personal credit card. They take our 

money to pay for their largesse and corporate 

welfare. Missouri is one of 13 states that still 

tax grocery sales, even California stopped. 

When the cost of your groceries went up 

25%, so did your sales tax which means their 

revenue went up 25% too. 

MO Tax Relief Now supports and prefers 

Rep. Ben Keathley’s bill (HB 2055) and Sen. 

Mary Elizabeth Coleman’s bill (SB 1062), 

which exempt essential groceries that qualify 

for food stamps (SNAP) from state and local 

sales taxes. They give the taxing authorities 

the opportunity, over four years, to do a better 

job of budgeting and focusing on essential 

services. Who knows? Perhaps they’ll quit 

giving our money to billionaire developers. 

Dennis Ganahl 

Regarding Social Security 

Star Parker does the usual hatchet job 

on government-sponsored benefits by calling 

them “socialism.” No question, Social 

Security is socialism, but that label has been 

made negative by persistent propaganda by 

Republicans. If anything, it shows that our 

government integrates socialist practices successfully. 

We need this “socialist” practice because 

many Americans can not afford retirement 

planning and many others neglect it. In 2022, 

almost half of American households had no 

savings in retirement accounts, according 

to the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). 

Without Social Security, half of Americans 

could not afford to retire. 

As for financing, there are many good 

ways to save. The cut-off for required Social 

Security should be set so that those who can 

afford retirement savings, for example, earning 

seven times the poverty level, be exempt 

from contributions and would not receive 

benefits. 

More significantly the benefits should be 

available only to those 67 and older, in keeping 

with the increase in expected lifespan. 

This would eliminate early benefits for those 

62 and older and give incentives for saving 

for early retirement. 

Undoubtedly the Social Security contributions 

could be managed more profitably. That 

deserves investigation, to concede Parker’s 

last critique of the system. 

As usual, Star Parker argues for the benefit 

of the upper middle class and not for the 

majority of Americans. The majority has 

benefited from modified socialism, and it can 

still provide for them. 

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to be a largely intact 8-inch lizard, which is remarkably rare for a fossil so old. Turns out, 

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Home is where the NAR is 

The National Association of Realtors, or NAR, is not some quaint little group of real 

estate agents talking about how best to make an open house smell like chocolate chip cookies. 

It claims to be the largest trade association in the country, with more than 1.5 million 

active members and some $1 billion in assets. 

Its seemingly most important role is to maintain an antiquated commission structure that 

splits a 5.5% average commission fee between the buyer’s agent and the seller’s agent. 

Those commission levels are largely unchanged over the last century, and rank amongst 

the highest in the world. By comparison, the average commission in the U.K. is just 1.3%. 

A consequence of such a commission structure is that it maintains an artificially high 

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Most of the controversy with the commission structure centers around the role of the 

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role can now be filled by any number of websites. The role of the buyer’s agent has been 

greatly diminished, but their commission has not. 

Last October, a jury in Kansas City, Missouri, awarded a $1.8 billion verdict against the 

NAR saying that the association had kept fees artificially inflated. That is the beginning of a 

much-needed change in the industry. Truly professional Realtors are good people working 

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CREVE COEUR 

New residential for 39 North 

moves one step closer 

Olia Village’s final plat plan was introduced 

and unanimously approved at the 

Feb. 12 Creve Coeur City Council meeting. 

The plat, on a segment of the former 

Bayer West campus at 10300 Olive Blvd., 

is set to be subdivided into 17 individual 

residential lots with shared common 

ground. It encompasses some 95.8 acres in 

the planned mixed-use development aimed 

at attracting professionals with connections 

to the 39 North ag-tech district. 

The council adopted the governing ordinance, 

the rezoning and site concept plan 

for this development with an amended 

ordinance back in November 2023. However, 

as part of the ordinance, there’s a 

requirement that the applicant submit a 

final plat for review and approval by P&Z, 

explained Jason Jaggi, Creve Coeur’s 

director of community development. Then, 

the council is to develop a record plat for 

recording by St. Louis County that follows 

the concept plan that was approved. 

“That’s what this does,” Jaggi said of 

the bill before the council on Feb. 12. “It 

shows the 17-site concept plan and also the 

streets within this subdivision, both those 

that will be privately maintained and ones 

to be publicly maintained by the city per 

completion. Also, common ground is in 

the document as well as easement.” 

Jaggi added that also required in the 

amended ordinance were some subdivision 

indentures that would help oversee some 

of the property’s future maintenance. He 

noted that an owners association would 

take care of the common ground, sidewalks, 

trails, stormwater facilities, leaves, 

street lighting and Main Street improvements 

and maintenance, which will be 

funded as a private street. 

Walking trails within the subdivision will 

be privately maintained but are intended to 

be open to the public for daytime hours just 

like the Creve Coeur parks. 

Hibler Road improvements 

A solution to heavy rains limiting access 

to Hibler Road through the area east of 

North Mason Road to the east of Falaise 

Drive is on the horizon. 

At its Feb. 12 meeting, the Creve Coeur 

City Council approved the Hibler Road 

Drainage Improvements Project with a 

construction contract going to Plattin 

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Creek Excavating, LLC, dba PCX Construction, 

LLC. The work is mostly storm 

sewer drainage plus curb and gutters primarily 

along the north side of Hibler from 

Mason to Falaise. The total cost is not to 

exceed $481,489 with funding coming 

from the Parks and Stormwater Fund. 

“Currently, the stormwater runoff runs 

across the road and there have been erosion 

problems out there, plus the road’s not safe 

during icy conditions,” said City Engineer 

Steven Berecz. 

On Jan. 16, the city got six bids ranging 

from $481,000 to $784,000. All were at 

least $140,000 over the budgeted amount. 

“But they were bid at a very good time for 

the project,” Berecz said. “The staff doesn’t 

believe there would be any gain either timewise 

and/or monetarily wise to rebid the 

project. I feel if we did rebid it, the cost 

would be a lot higher, in my experience. If 

the staff agrees to this, the work would start 

in March and probably be done in June.” 

According to city documents, residents 

have complained about street flooding and 

ponding on Hibler Road for at least five years. 

That’s because, in addition to inadequate 

swales, the roadway does not have a proper 

crown, allowing stormwater to flow freely 

from north to south, which in turn destroys 

swales on the south side of the roadway. 

Thus, the Hibler Road swales fail to channel 

stormwater into nearby creeks. Stormwater 

also often freezes in winter, creating dangerous 

driving conditions and a threat to public 

safety. Finally, the situation has led to the 

deterioration of roadway pavement. 

“I’m sure you folks will take care of this, 

but stormwater is a big problem there with 

water coming down from the north part 

of Falaise across Hibler and coming east 

on Hibler throughout that area,” council 

member Joe Martinich (Ward 2) said. “I 

hope this work keeps from the water flooding 

those yards.” 

“That is the main genesis of the problem 

and that will be remedied,” replied Berecz. 

Per document details, the project will 

reestablish roadway swales and install 

new stormwater pipes and inlets, curbing 

and outfalls to creeks. It will include the 

re-establishment of a roadway swale that 

will further improve stormwater management 

and public safety along the roadway. 

After the stormwater work is complete, the 

roadway will be resurfaced. 

MANCHESTER 

Local Walgreens to close 

According to the St. Louis Business 

Journal, the Walgreens store located at 

14529 Manchester Road will close on Feb. 

28. The corporate decision to close the 

location is based on the company’s plan to 

create “the right network of stores in the 

right locations.” Other nearby Walgreens 

locations include 15253 Manchester, 

13992 Manchester, 1205 Sulphur Spring 

Road and 1391 Big Bend Road, all within 

2.5 miles of the Manchester location. 

Alderman Nolte resigns 

It was a bittersweet evening at the Feb. 

5 Manchester Board of Aldermen meeting 

as city officials bid farewell to Alderman 

Nelson Nolte (Ward 1), who relocating to 

the city of Clarkson Valley. 

Nolte first joined the city of Manchester 

as a member of the Planning and Zoning 

Committee in 2015 and later became the 

committee’s liaison to the Board of Alder-





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men. Two years later, Nolte was elected 

alderman. 

“I just wanted to be involved in some 

public service toward the city, or something, 

but now my time is done. It’s someone 

else’s turn,” Nolte said. 

Streeter will take Nolte’s place until the 

April 2024 election. Since no one filed for 

Notle’s seat, the winner will be determined 

by write-in ballot. 

Mayor Mike Clement described Streeter 

as having a “very strong sense of community 

and helping others.” 

“We have had food drives in Manchester, 

and he would go to Dierbergs, he would 

go to Costco, he would go to Walmart, and 

ask them for food, gifts, contributions, and 

he was successful. So some of those early 

food drives that we hosted, which were 

really special and meaningful, they were 

more impactful because of what Adam 

did,” Clement said. 

Streeter, a lifelong Manchester resident, 

was appointed to the Planning and Zoning 

Commission in 2022. He currently works 

for Anheuser Busch InBev as the director 

of its NAZ TechOps-Network. As such, he 

needs his employer’s approval before he 

can take the oath of office. 

apprentices donated nearly 400 hours to 

Castlewood and Cuivre River State Park in 

St. Charles County in February, wrapping 

up the USA’s first two Work Boots on the 

Ground infrastructure projects of the year. 

WILDWOOD 

Charter settlement will 

fund internet expansion 

The Wildwood City Council has finally 

made a decision on where to spend the more 

than $1 million class action settlement funds 

from Charter Communications Operating, 

LLC. It will go toward internet expansion. 

The settlement amount was a result of 

Charter underpaying business taxes. 

Council members had a number of ideas 

as to where to spend the windfall that 

included providing trash service rebates, 

maintenance for the parks, improvements 

to city hall and addressing erosion issues. 

However, council member Lauren Edens 

(Ward 2) was adamant that the funds be 

used for internet expansion Phase 2 as her 

ward still has a number of unserved and 

underserved internet users. 

Spectrum is in the process of installing 

broadband infrastructure to serve over 

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2,000 households and businesses in the 

city. There are still an estimated 500 to 750 

that need service. 

Wildwood received the $1.01 million 

last year and set up an ad hoc committee to 

explore the optimal allocation of funds. At 

its meeting in January, the committee recommended 

the appropriation of settlement 

funds to go toward Phase 2 of the Internet 

Access Project. 

A resolution appropriating the funds for 

that purpose was approved at the Feb. 12 

city council meeting. Afterward, Edens 

thanked the council for approving it. Phase 

2 will begin after the completion of Phase 1. 

BALLWIN 

Castlewood State Park 

gets local love 

Volunteers from Operative Plasterers’ 

and Cement Masons’ International Association 

Local 527 recently completed a 

Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) Work 

Boots on the Ground conservation project 

in Castlewood State Park. 

Apprentices from Local 527 worked 

alongside instructors and a volunteer from 

Blue Line Lawncare & Landscaping to 

pour a 40-by-30-foot concrete slab and 

sidewalk for an event space by the Meramec 

River. 

“It’s awesome for our folks to apply their 

training to real-world projects,” Local 527 

Coordinator/Instructor Scott Downs said. 

“When we train in the classroom, we pour 

concrete, break it up, and throw it away. But 

to do a project like this in the community is 

rewarding. It gets us out of the classroom, 

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Environmentalist retires after 33 years of leadership in Chesterfield 

By CATHY LENNY 

Darcy Capstick would rather talk about 

butterflies and bees than she would herself. 

Perhaps that’s why she has been so successful 

as the 33-year chair of the Chesterfield 

Citizens Environmental Advisory 

Committee (CCEAC). 

The CCEAC participates in city and 

regional events to promote resource conservation 

and environmental awareness. It 

develops educational materials on topics 

such as recycling, composting and proper 

disposal of household hazardous waste. 

It also sponsors events like the city’s 

annual Earth Day celebration, national and 

state arbor days, and America Recycles 

Day. The CCEAC has helped the city 

achieve its 26th Tree City, USA designation 

and has hosted 32 annual Earth Day 

events. 

Capstick has been involved in all of 

them. 

“All of these things come from a devotion 

to the quality of nature,” she said. “All 

of us have something we can give back to 

the community.” 

Under her leadership, the CCEAC has 

received numerous grants in the pursuit 

of conservation of natural resources. It 

has established relationships with not-forprofits, 

schools, Scouts and businesses. 

The CCEA has helped the city develop 278 

National Wildlife Federation (NWF) certified 

habitat gardens and become one of 158 

NWF certified community wildlife habitats 

in the country. 

“Reciprocating stewardship with fellow 

partners is what makes the world go 

Darcy Capstick with Mayor Bob Nation and council members (from left) Gary Budoor, 

Merrell Hansen, Mary Monachella and Dan Hurt 

(Elaine Collins photo) 

around,” Capstick said. 

Capstick was a teacher in the Lindbergh 

School District. She graduated from Lindenwood 

University and received a master’s 

degree in linguistics education from 

Northwestern University. Then, she began 

attending Saint Louis University to earn a 

doctorate. 

She was involved in the financial sector 

as an auditor for a time, but when she got 

married, she stopped working on her doctorate 

and moved to Chesterfield where she 

has been since 1979. 

Capstick said she has always been interested 

in ecology and the interrelationship 

between animals and nature. 

While a student in grad school, she 

had the opportunity through the National 

Audubon Society to travel to study prairies 

by native societies. The work was important. 

“Prairies have given rise to many of 

our foods, and animals help to perpetuate 

native floral, which help to sustain us,” she 

said. 

But times have changed, and Chapstick 

is concerned that the diversity of food 

choices has greatly diminished. 

“Through our own lives, I’ve noticed a 

certain amount of degradation of natural 

systems – air, water, soil, everything that’s 

alive,” she said. “We need to seriously 

focus on putting back some of the plants 

and native flowers.” 

The CCEAC was founded in 1990, and 

Capstick has been its chair since the beginning. 

Now, she is stepping down. Last 

month, she was given a reception, along 

with a mayor’s proclamation and gifts from 

the Butterfly House and the National Wildlife 

Federation. The reception was attended 

by CCEAC members, city aldermen and 

parks, recreation and arts staff members. 

Capstick is a member emeritus of the parks, 

recreation and arts advisory committee, 

“It has been quite a ride,” she said. “There 

are lots of things we were able to accomplish. 

Many bars were raised very high in 

our community.” 

Capstick said she was humbled and flattered 

by the reception. 

“She’s the most passionate person ... selfless, 

tireless,” said fellow CCEAC member 

Rob Kilo. “(Her retirement) will be a huge 

loss to the group from that standpoint. 

She’s a true leader, not only for the committee, 

for the community.” 

Kilo and his family created a sanctuary 

for butterflies at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly 

House in Faust Park and donated a 

butterfly sculpture in Central Park in honor 

of his mother. 

Like Kilo’s mother, Capstick had an 

interest in butterflies, a passion that was on 

full display at her reception. 

Kilo said he is hopeful that Capstick will 

still stay involved, even if she’s not leading 

the committee. CCEAC still has a lot on its 

plate, he said, including growing the Stellar 

Green Youth Team, promoting Chesterfield’s 

biodiverse pollinator conservation 

gardening paradigm, and encouraging the 

community to add native/natural flora 

garden habitat areas to the city’s certified 

community wildlife habitats. 

Chesterfield gears up to use power of eminent domain at mall 


The city of Chesterfield is one step 

closer to using the power of eminent 

domain to acquire properties for the Chesterfield 

Mall redevelopment project. 

The Staenberg Group (TSG) is planning 

a major redevelopment of the mall that 

will include residential units, office space 

and a hotel. 

At the City Council meeting on Feb. 

5, four bills were introduced that would 

authorize the city to initiate condemnation 

proceedings on specific properties and 

real estate interests. 

One of these is The Cheesecake Factory 

Restaurants, Inc. TSG Downtown 

Chesterfield Redevelopment LLC is the 

current landlord under the lease. Although 

the property is already owned by the 

developer, the lease will be terminated 

by the city through its powers of eminent 

domain. 

The city also needs to acquire a fee 

simple interest in the “Twist” parcel that 

used to be referred to as the old theater, 

said City Administrator Mike Geisel. 

“That parcel is particularly critical 

because the concept plan requires those 

parcels adjacent to the Parkway be connected 

with the downtown development 

on the mall site proper and that site is 

where the roundabout and the connectivity 

occurs,” Geisel said. “There’s a significant 

grade difference between the mall 

property and Chesterfield Parkway West.” 

The next one may be more complicated 

and involves an agreement with St. Louis 

West Joint Venture, Sears, Roebuck and 

Co., Construction Developers, Inc., The 

May Department Stores and Dillard’s 

Department Stores, Inc. – collectively 

referred to as a reciprocal easement agreement 

(REA). 

An REA occurs when the property is 

owned by more than one entity and a 

developer wishes to develop the property 

as an integrated shopping center. 

The city has determined that it is necessary 

to terminate the REA through its 

powers of eminent domain. 

Recognizing the intense ongoing negotiations 

with Dillard’s, Geisel added, 

“hopefully that will get resolved independently, 

but we still need to proceed with 

that eminent domain.” 

Dillard’s currently has a lawsuit against 

the city for what it claims is an improper 

“blighted” designation for the mall area 

and in its implementation of the use of tax 

increment financing (TIF). A trial date has 

been scheduled for April. 

The TIF area includes approximately 

216.39 acres of property bounded by Wild 

Horse Creek Road and South Outer 40 

Road to the north, Clarkson Road to the 

east, Chesterfield Parkway to the south 

and a riparian corridor to the west. 

The final piece of legislation involves 

the redevelopment agreement between the 

city, the TIF and the developer. 

“It not only defines what is happening, 

but how the relationship occurs, how 

communications occur, what obligations 

the developer has to initially finance the 

project, how they would pursue reimbursement, 

the documentation they have 

to provide the city and when,” Geisel said. 

“It describes the relationship and how this 

process will move forward from here.” 

The council was expected to take a 

final vote on the four bills at its meeting 

on Tuesday, Feb. 20, which occurred after 

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Rockwood faces two sexual harassment cases filed on behalf of Eureka students 

By LAURA SAGGAR 

The Rockwood School District is facing 

two separate lawsuits filed on behalf of 

two students for alleged childhood sexual 

harassment, discrimination and abuse. The 

plaintiffs in the unrelated cases attended 

Eureka High, where the filings say the 

alleged incidents took place. The Special 

School District is also named in one of the 

suits. 

The first suit was filed against Rockwood 

on Jan. 9. Chandra Hawkins filed the suit 

on behalf of her minor son, referred to as 

John Doe, and alleges one count of sex discrimination 

and harassment in violation of 

the Missouri Human Rights Act and one 

count of retaliation in violation of the Missouri 

Human Rights Act. 

The suit filed with the court says that the 

now-16-year-old student was a member of 

Eureka’s football team during the 2020- 

21 school year when he was a freshman. 

During that time Doe said he reported several 

instances when one particular upperclassmen 

and other members of the football 

team sexually harassed him through inappropriate 

words and actions, referring to 

oral sex acts. 

The suit states that the alleged harassment 

began in September 2021. Doe 

reported two specific events to the football 

coach, school principal and school 

counselor in October 2021. Hawkins also 

filed a Title IX complaint regarding the 

incidents her son reported. The suit says 

a safety plan was put into place for Doe 

the day after he reported the behavior, but 

the suit alleges the abusive behavior was 

allowed to continue because the safety 

plan was not followed by staff or because 

the staff, “failed to monitor or discipline 

students who harassed (Doe) or who had 

participated in the incidents (reported by 

Doe).” 

The suit alleges that after teammates 

learned of Doe reporting the assault and 

battery, they continued to haze, tease, 

harass and threaten him. In June 2022 

the behavior continued and the student’s 

safety plan was revised, but the suit says 

that the staff still failed to take action to 

prevent sexual harassment, discrimination 

or retaliation against Doe. 

The behavior continued and a second 

revised safety plan was put in place in 

December 2022. 

That version of the plan required supervision 

of Doe and the upperclassman who 

was the main perpetrator of the harassment, 

in the locker rooms and during football 

practice. The suit alleges that staff failed 

to supervise or monitor football players in 

the locker rooms. 

By the summer of 2023, “due to reasonable 

fear of further sexual harassment, 

assault and battery, (Doe) quit playing 

football for Eureka,” the suit says. 

Doe is claiming emotional distress, 

anxiety and depression as a result of the 

alleged assault. Hawkins stated in the suit 

that she was, “forced to take so much time 

away from work to deal with this ongoing 

harassment and problems (the district) subjected 

(her son) to that she ultimately lost 

her job.” 

On Feb. 9, a second lawsuit was filed 

against Rockwood as well as the Special 

School District (SSD) by a legal guardian 

on behalf of a former male student at 

Eureka High. This former student is also 

referred to as John Doe in the court filings 

because he is a minor and has Down syndrome. 

The suit names three counts against 

the districts. Count one alleges a violation 

of Title IX resulting in Doe’s loss to have a 

“safe and secure educational environment.” 

Count two alleges a violation of the United 

States Constitution under the Equal Protection 

Clause of the 14th amendment-the 

right to be free from discrimination based 

on sex, among other things. Count three 

cites Missouri Human Rights Act violations. 

The suit alleges that the abuse in this case 

took place during the 2021-22 school year. 

According to the court filing, an adult perpetrator, 

who was an employee of Rockwood 

at the time and who also performed 

services for SSD, targeted and repeatedly 

abused Doe. 

The suit states that the perpetrator was 

arrested and criminally charged with 

numerous sex crimes, including sexual 

abuse and child molestation in May 2022. 

It names two specific dates in January 2022 

and February 2022, when the perpetrator 

committed acts of sexual abuse and child 

molestation. The suit alleges that, “prior to 

Feb. 11, 2022, perpetrator would inappropriately 

touch (Doe) in front of numerous 

SSD and Rockwood employees.” 

The suit alleges that employees were 

aware of an inappropriate relationship 

between the perpetrator and Doe, but states 

that they did not take action to prevent further 

abuse. It wasn’t until Feb. 11, 2022, 

that an employee reported the abuse of Doe 

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Creve Coeur takes first steps in 

launching Plein Air Art Festival 

By JEFFRY GREENBERG 

The world-famous Barbizon Impressionists 

held their first Plein Air Art Show in 

1874. Fast forward exactly 150 years and 

Creve Coeur is hoping to do the same. 

On Feb. 12, the Creve Coeur City Council 

unanimously approved hosting the festival 

in Millennium Park on Thursday, July 

11 in conjunction with the city’s Summer 

Concert Series. That is if all the park’s 

improvements have been completed. 

(Source: Adobe Stock) 

“This is a way to engage the community 

in cultural art and to celebrate Creve 

Coeur,” explained Public Information 

Officer Melissa Bradford, who is also 

staff liaison for the city’s Art Committee. 

“Artists show up in the morning (on Saturday, 

July 6) at Dielmann Recreation Complex 

with their blank canvas that would 

be stamped on the spot. They would have 

nearly an entire week up until the following 

Thursday to pick a location outdoors 

within our city boundaries and paint a 

scene outdoors. 

“The artists would bring their artwork 

back (on Thursday, July 11), put it on 

display, and have a reception open to the 

public. The Tappmeyer House could be 

the place for that. With the concert ongoing, 

the public could view the paintings. 

They would be available for purchase and 

it would be a great way to kick off our concert 

series in our newly-renovated park.” 

Bradford added that there would be a 

judging process where first and second 

place would receive cash prizes. To that 

end, she asked permission from the council 

to solicit sponsorships from local businesses 

and individuals. An entrance fee 

paid by participating artists, would cover 

event marketing and food and drink for 

artists and volunteers. 

Arts Committee Chair Robert Morrissey 

noted that the expected entrance fee is $50 

per artist. 

“If we make it a higher fee, these artists 

can expect a really nice event and we can 

also make it a better purse,” Morrissey 

said. “The higher the purse we can offer, 

the better quality of artists. But this being 

our first event, we’re trying to be modest 

and look toward a long horizon. So, we’re 

going to start off within budget.” 

Bradford added that looking at other 

cities, first prize is normally $500 to $750. 

It was also indicated that while this event 

is for entrants 18 and older, Creve Coeur 

may also have a category exclusive to high 

school students. 

Award categories could include Best in 

Show, First RunnerUp, People’s Choice 

and High School Best in Show. The event 

would be judged by local and regional artists 

and experts, according to Bradford. 

“The Arts Committee would also like 

to request from the city council an additional 

$1,000 to help support the costs of 

this event,” Bradford said. “This is the first 

time we’re hosting it, and we want to make 

sure it goes off with a bang. It could be a 

really successful community event, show 

respect to the artists, and ultimately, lead 

to additional participation in future years.” 

According to organizers, the Plein Air 

Art Festival supports one of the organizational 

goals outlined in the city’s 2023-25 

Strategic Plan to help promote cultural arts 

within the city and encourage connections 

with other local art organizations. 



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ROCKWOOD, from previous 

when law enforcement and the Department 

of Social Services were notified, court filings 

say. 

The suit goes on to say that, “Rockwood 

and SSD were consciously aware 

that members of the mentally disabled 

community, special needs community and 

especially the Down syndrome community, 

are more susceptible to sexual abuse and 

violations of their physical body.” 

The suit alleges that neither Rockwood or 

SSD took the necessary action to prevent 

the abuse, harassment and discrimination 

of the student, or put a stop to it. The suit 

goes on to say that as a result of this, Doe 

was subjected to repeated abuse and had to 

transfer schools as a result. The suit alleges 

that Doe is also suffering from emotional 

distress and economic damages, including 

treatment costs incurred for treatment 

related to the abuse, are being sought. 

Both cases are requesting a jury trial. 

Rockwood cannot comment on any pending 

litigation involving the district, according 

to Mary LaPak, Rockwood’s chief 

communications officer.

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Lost for a month, Lucy is home 

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By LAURA BROWN 

Jean Ann and Rocky Mantia, of Wildwood, 

felt all the feelings when their 

beloved family dog Lucy, who was missing 

for exactly one month, was finally brought 

home on Feb. 8. The Mantias didn’t notice 

right away when their white German Shepherd 

escaped from their home in the Brentmoor 

Place subdivision on Jan. 8, just days 

before temperatures were set to plummet to 

several degrees below freezing. 

The Mantias were worried and began 

looking for her right away. They also began 

posting missing dog signs around Wildwood 

and asking people to call with sightings. 

The signs told residents not to call her 

name or try to rescue Lucy because she 

was afraid of people and would run away. 

For a month it was hard to drive around 

Wildwood without seeing one of the signs. 

The Mantias own Parkside Grille at 

Strecker and Clayton roads in Wildwood, 

not far from their home. That is where 

Rocky said he spotted Lucy just two days 

after she went missing. 

“I called her name, and she turned and 

looked at me and then ran away into the 

woods,” Rocky said. “I didn’t see her again 

after that.” 

Lucy didn’t have her collar on, but she 

was easy to spot when she wasn’t hiding. 

Community members would call in sightings 

to Rocky. Then, the Mantia’s children 

started a Facebook page called Finding 

Lucy where people could post sightings 

and updates of Lucy’s whereabouts. The 

page took off and now has more than 1,300 

members. 

Rocky said a neighbor mentioned to 

them that they could use the help of a dog 

trapper. After doing some research online, 

he found Big Paw Rescue Trapping and 

contacted the owner, Ken Hebb. 

By day Hebb is an FAA technician who 

works at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in 

Chesterfield. Trapping lost and stray dogs 

is his passion project. He works alongside 

his wife, Donna, and a group of other volunteers 

who help with trapping dogs in 

areas from West County to the Lake of the 

Ozarks. The group does not charge for their 

services. 

With the help of community sightings 

Hebb was able to track Lucy to an area in 

St. Albans, just north of Wildwood. He set 

up a few feeding stations with cameras in 

the area where Lucy had been seen. 

Once the dog eats from the same station 

several times, Hebb will set up a trap 

around the food to 

catch the dog and bring 

it home. But Lucy’s 

case was a tricky one 

for Hebb, who wasn’t 

expecting such a large 

community following. 

He said this is the 

first case he’s had that 

became a social media 

phenomenon. 

“Thousands of 

people were praying 

for her,” Hebb said. 

“Everybody who has a 

dog was trying to help. 

I don’t know if it was 

because of the Parkside 

Grille or the really cold 

weather. Luckily she’s 

a German Shepherd. 

They’re two coated 

animals and they typically 

fare better in cold 

weather than dogs with 

short hair. She was miserable, but at least 

she’s not a Chihuahua. I’ve seen these dogs 

live through some amazingly cold weather.” 

But all of the help became counterproductive. 

Some good-intentioned residents 

Missing for a month, German Shepherd Lucy is finally home. 

From the left: Rocky Mantia, Jean Ann Mantia, Ken Hebb, and 

Serena and Marissa Wood. 

were leaving food out for her, which kept 

Lucy from eating at Hebb’s monitored 

food stations. He had to ask community 

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Significant road projects, including two 

roundabouts, are coming to Wildwood 



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Wildwood is planning to begin another 

roundabout project this year. 

Engineered plans are set for the construction 

of a new roundabout at the 

southern intersection of Hwy. 109 and 

State Road BA (Babler Park Drive). The 

skewed intersection is currently controlled 

by a one-way stop sign. 

A roundabout would improve safety, 

provide traffic calming effects and better 

manage traffic flow, Rick Brown, director 

of public works, said. 

Brown noted that Hwy. 109 is a heavily 

traveled road and serves much of the west 

St. Louis County region and State Route 

BA provides access to Babler State Park, 

which draws visitors from outside the city. 

A public hearing was held by the city’s 

Department of Public Works in September. 

The design will incorporate the realignment 

of State Route BA and improvements 

to the shared-use path on the west 

side of Hwy. 109, he said. It will include 

115 feet of black guardrail. 

A retaining wall will be constructed 

LUCY, from previous 

members to stop trying to track and trap 

Lucy themselves because it was spooking 

her into hiding. 

“When a dog is scared out there, they 

don’t know who’s coming up to them,” 

Hebb said. “They want to be invisible, 

and you have to make them think they are. 

They don’t want to be seen or approached 

because they don’t know who to trust. 

Everything is upside down when they’re 

out there, especially for days and weeks. 

They’re looking for food, shelter and water. 

That’s their main goal. We want them 

eating from our food stations only so we 

can trap them.” 

Once community members pulled back, 

Hebb was able to track Lucy to a private 

estate just east of St. Albans where the 

groundskeeper reported seeing Lucy was 

in the mornings. 

Because Lucy would run from the 

groundskeeper, Hebb thought he would try 

a different strategy. 

“I called the Mantias to see if they wanted 

to try to see if Lucy would go to them if she 

saw them there,” Hebb said. “I don’t usually 

do that, but at that point I thought we 

didn’t have anything to lose.” 

Rocky said he had been to the property 

previously with others, calling for Lucy, 

but she didn’t come. This time he went on 

along the west side of Hwy. 109, with a 

chain-link fence placed on top for safety 

purposes. Other improvements include 

landscaping, lighting and stamped and 

pigmented pavement. 

Since both are state roads, the city is 

working in conjunction with the Missouri 

Department of Transportation (MoDOT) 

through a grant process, Brown said. 

MoDOT also will begin construction 

this spring on another roundabout at the 

intersection of Wild Horse Creek Road 

and Hwy. 109. 

Another project of the city’s planning 

and public works includes the reworking 

of Taylor Road between Manchester Road 

and Hwy. 100. This project includes the 

resurfacing of Taylor Road, Village Hills 

Parkway and a portion of Manchester 

Road, along with signal modification and 

adjustments to the public infrastructure. It 

will be bid this spring, Brown said. 

Both projects will utilize federal 

funding. 

The Planning and Zoning Commission 

gave approval for both projects at its Feb. 

5 meeting. 

his own and brought the family’s other dog, 

Sadie, along. 

“Sadie is her best friend,” Rocky said. 

“We drove up to the front of the house 

and Lucy was sitting on the front porch. 

When she saw my car, she got up and 

came off the porch. I thought she was 

going to run again. But when I opened 

the door to the car, she jumped right in 

my lap. When she was home she was 

crying for 45 minutes. We think she was 

just so happy she was home safe. They 

were tears of relief.” 

The Mantias took Lucy to the veterinarian 

for a check-up and after preventative 

shots, she was given a good report. They 

also bought an Apple AirTag tracker for 

Lucy’s collar. 

Rocky and Jean Ann expressed their 

gratitude to the community for calling in 

sightings of Lucy, volunteer trackers Kay 

Cola and Annie Monachello, and Hebb. 

“I could sleep better at night knowing 

that so many people were looking for her,” 

Jean Ann said. 

Hebb said he worked well with the Mantias 

because they had daily communication 

and they trusted Hebb to do his job. And 

while he doesn’t technically count Lucy’s 

case as one of his 300 trapped and rescued 

dogs because she wasn’t caught in one of 

his traps, it’s still a case he won’t forget for 

a long time. 

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Students of all abilities can now reach the playgrounds thanks to 

recent improvements at Fairway, Blevins and Woerther elementary 

schools. Shown: Loralei and friends at Fairway. 

(Source: RSD) 

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Celebrating Parkway 

artists, musicians 

Parkway South Middle art teacher 

Milton Stevenson has received a grant 

from The Arts and Education Council’s 

Arts and Education Fund for Teachers. 

The fund, which is administered by the 

Arts and Education Council with financial 

backing from PNC Foundation, helps support 

classroom-based projects and opportunities 

designed to connect the arts with 

curriculum and enhance learning for kindergarten 

though grade 12 students. 

• • • 

The Parkway West Middle School Concert 

Orchestra was selected, through an 

audition process, to perform for the annual 

Missouri Music Educators Association 

(MMEA) Conference. This group was 

one of only five orchestras from across 

the state to be selected, two of which were 

at the middle school level. 

According to MMEA President Chris 

Sacco, “The Parkway West Middle School 

Concert Orchestra was truly the epitome 

of professionalism and kindness. The 

level of maturity displayed by the students, 

both in terms of etiquette and musicianship, 

was far above that of students 

their age.” 

To prepare for their performance, students 

dedicated themselves to rehearsing 

both inside and outside of the classroom. 

“The students’ hard work and dedication 

was evident in the high quality of their 

performance,” said director Rebecca Pantano. 

“Their willingness to put in the extra 

effort is commendable, and persevering in 

the face of the many challenges was truly 

inspiring!” 

Schools of Character 

Rockwood’s Blevins Elementary, 

Eureka Elementary and Lafayette High 

have been named 2024 state-level Schools 

of Character by Character.org. The three 

schools are among 87 nationally to earn 

State School of Character distinction this 

year. This is the third time Blevins has 

earned State School of Character distinction, 

the second time for Lafayette and the 

first time for Eureka. 

“I am honored that Lafayette High 

School has been recognized as a State 

School of Character. This is a testament 

to everyone’s hard work,” said Principal 

Dr. Karen Calcaterra. “This designation 

belongs to the outstanding Lafayette community 

comprising our students, staff and 

families. We believe that continuing to 

provide and foster an environment where 

being caring, committed and connected is 

essential to our work and creating a strong 

school community.” 

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These schools and districts are now 

under consideration for Character.org’s 

highest distinction of National School of 

Character. In all, 24 Rockwood schools 

and programs have been named State 

Schools of Character, and 21 have been 

named National Schools of Character. 

Kehrs Mill and Wild Horse elementary 

schools and LaSalle Springs Middle were 

named National Schools of Character last 

year. 

that make up the “Glory of Missouri,” 

which are engraved in the Missouri House 

of Representatives Chamber. The virtues 

are Knowledge, Liberty, Equality, Law, 

Justice, Fraternity, Education, Progress, 

Honor, Truth, Virtue, Temperance, Enterprise 

and Charity. 

The Glory of Missouri Award winners 

will be recognized by the House of Representatives 

at the Missouri State Capitol in 

Jefferson City on Monday, Feb. 26. 

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More than 80 Rockwood School District 

high school students qualified for the Missouri 

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(FBLA) State Leadership Conference at 

the District 9 competition at Saint Louis 

University High on Feb. 7. 

A total of 213 students from Lafayette, 

Marquette and Rockwood Summit high 

schools competed at the district competition, 

comprising more than a quarter of 

the students at districts. Out of that group, 

83 qualified for the state conference 

across 46 different categories, including 

18 first-place finishers. 

The FBLA State Leadership Conference 

takes place April 14-16 in Springfield. 

Championship bound 

The Marquette High Luxons and three 

community robotics teams containing 

Rockwood students – Force Green, Verge 

and X Bots – advanced to the FIRST Tech 

Challenge (FTC) Missouri/Kansas Championship 

due to their performance at the 

St. Louis Mid-League Tournament, which 

was held Feb. 3 at Lafayette High. 

In addition, six other Rockwood teams 

– the Eureka High Bosons and Mesons, 

Lafayette Fermions and Kaons and Marquette 

Baryons and Gluons – and one 

community team containing Rockwood 

students – Brute Force – earned awards at 

the FTC Mid-League Tournament. 

Six Rockwood students – Logan Green, 

William Halls, Ahnaf Rahman, Tarun 

Ravikumar and Suchir Ryali from Lafayette 

and Tejus Krishnan from Rockwood 

Summit High – also earned Dean’s List 

Semifinalist recognition for being exemplary 

student leaders and ambassadors for 

STEM and FIRST. 

The Luxons, Force Green, Verge and X 

Bots will compete at the Missouri/Kansas 

Championship on Saturday, March 2, 

hoping to qualify for the FIRST World 

Championship, which will be held April 

17-20 in Houston, Texas. 

Glory of Missouri awardees 

Fourteen seniors from each of Rockwood’s 

four high schools have received 

awards that represent one of the virtues 

Rockwood increases ADA 

access to playgrounds 

Seven playgrounds at elementary 

schools across Rockwood are getting 

improvements so students in wheelchairs 

can have more access to them during 

recess. The effort began last summer 

before the school year started when Dr. 

Cassandra Suggs took over the role as the 

director of the district’s new Educational 

Equity and Access department. Suggs 

reached out and visited every school and 

asked administrators what they needed in 

terms of equity and access for all students. 

When Suggs visited Fairway Elementary 

she said the Principal Dr. Lorinda 

Krey told her about a student named 

Loralei who uses a wheelchair and how 

it was a priority of the school building to 

get her easier access to the equipment on 

the playground. The school’s PTO had 

already funded basketball stands, two 

adapted swings and a gate for the gaga 

ball pit. But she still had an issue crossing 

the mulch on the playground in her 

wheelchair on her own. Suggs said Fairway 

wasn’t the only elementary school 

bringing up this issue. 

Suggs started a spreadsheet for all of 

Rockwood’s elementary schools to collect 

similar access needs. Then, she enlisted 

the help of Director of Special Education 

Dr. Carmen Harris, Coordinator of Special 

Education Dr. Jamie Smith, Director 

of Facilities Chris Freund and Coordinator 

of Maintenance and Ground Services 

Bill Branson to walk the schools with her 

and collaborate on possible solutions. 

“They came up with this interlocking 

system of soft rubber mats to place over 

the mulch,” Suggs said. “It should never 

be that a child can’t enjoy recess with 

their classmates. One of my main goals 

(when moving to this position) was to 

make an immediate impact on children in 

a positive way.” 

The new mats have also been installed on 

Blevins and Woerther’s playgrounds, with 

the others to follow soon. In the meantime, 

Loralei is enjoying her increased access to 

more areas of the playground at Fairway. 

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WILDWOOD 

Countryside 

Montessori School 

12226 Ladue Road 

Creve Coeur 

Summer Camp 

Give Your Child a 

Summer to Remember 

Ackermann’s Swim Camp 

1044 Curran Ave. • Kirkwood 

(314) 821-1070 • www.ASPKirkwood.com 

Ackermann’s Swim Camp has been dedicated to the growth and 

development of children in Kirkwood since 1942. Group swim lessons 

are available for children ages 4 to 11 in four heated pools of different 

water levels from 30-inches-deep to 5-feet-deep. Lessons are taught 

by Red Cross certified teaching staff. They provide children with a noncompetitive, 

safe environment in which to build confidence and selfesteem 

by teaching the life skill of swimming and water safety. For more 

information including camp dates, times and cost, or for online registration, 

visit ASPKirkwood.com. 

ENROLL TODAY! 

June 3rd -August 9 th 

Ages 3-5 

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Montessori Activities 

Arts & Crafts 

Daily Swimming 

& Water Play 

Half Day, Full Day & 

Extended Care Available 

Hours: 7:00am - 5:30pm 

Email jmhanser@aol.com 

for registration materials! 

www.montessori4children.com 

All Star Kids Camp at Chesterfield 

Athletic Club 

16625 Swingley Ridge Rd • Chesterfield 

(636) 532-9992 • www.chesterfieldathleticclub.com 

All Star Kids Camp at Chesterfield Athletic Club for ages 5-12, features 

tennis, swimming, kickball, tae kwon do, basketball, soccer, games, 

fitness, arts and crafts, plus fun with friends! State of the art athletic 

and recreational facilities include 15 indoor/outdoor tennis courts, 

pickleball courts, pools, gym, racquetball. Children’s Zumba classes 

are also available. CAC’s experienced, engaging counselors keep kids 

active, having fun, building self-confidence and developing team spirit. 

Lunch and snack included. Before and after care available. Camp runs 

May 29-Aug. 11. Sign up for a week or buy three or more weeks and get 

1 week free. Siblings get a 10% discount. Convenient location and easy 

access/drop off. Register online, call or stop by for more information. 

Camp Westminster 

800 Maryville Centre Drive • Town & Country 

(314) 997-2900 • www.wcastl.org/campwestminster 

With more than 30 weekly camps, Camp Westminster is the place to be 

for adventure and fun. Children entering third through eighth grades 

can choose from a variety of half-day or full-day camps, including Color 

Chemistry, Outdoor Adventure, Improv and Art Studio. Camp staff 

consists of enthusiastic Westminster teachers and coaches who help 

campers sharpen their God-given skills. Camps run June 3-28, 2024. 

Visit our website to learn more, and register by March 31 to save 5% 

with our early bird special. Adventure is waiting. What will you discover? 

Code Ninjas Wildwood 

16747 Main Street • Wildwood 

(636) 422-1457 • www.codeninjas.com/mo-wildwood/camps 

Transform your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning 

adventure. Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps 

empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It’s an 

unforgettably fun learning experience! Code Ninjas Wildwood is offering 

nine different camps for ages 5-14. Each camp highlights different areas 

in the world of coding. All camps are five days long and run Monday-Friday. 

Pick one option for a Half-Day Camp or two choices to make it a Full-Day 

program. Seats are limited and filled on a first come first served basis.





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Countryside Montessori School 

12226 Ladue Road • Creve Coeur 

(314) 434-2821 • www.montessori4children.com 

In business for 60 years, Countryside Montessori School offers a 10- 

week summer program, comprised of five 2-week sessions, for children 

ages 1 to 5. Each child will enjoy Montessori theme-based activities, arts 

and crafts, daily pony rides, swimming instruction/water play and more. 

Hours are 8:15 a.m.-noon (snack included) or 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. (lunch 

and two snacks included). The camps also offer a full, extended day 

program from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Summer camp dates are June 3 through 

Aug. 9. Summer openings are available for children ages 3 to 5. Call for 

registration materials. 

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online at westnewsmagazine.com 

Cub Creek 

16795 State Hwy. E • Rolla 

(573) 458-2125 • www.cubcreeksciencecamp.com 

With 300 animals in the hands-on zoo, an incredible ropes course and 

a variety of activities including archery, crafts, survival skill, cooking, 

animal care, swimming, fishing and so much more, Cub Creek Science 

and Animal Camp is a unique summer camp experience for boys and 

girls ages 7 to 17! Campers make lasting friendships and memories 

under the encouragement of caring staff members. Cub Creek provides 

spacious, air-conditioned cabins, delicious meals and a safe, loving camp 

environment. Sessions run from June 2nd through August 10th. Spots 

are filling fast! Visit our website for more information and to register. 

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Experience the Adventure! 

With a wide variety of weekly camps, Camp Westminster is the 

place to be for adventure and fun. What will you discover? 

LEARN MORE AT wcastl.org/campwestminster 

SUMMER PROGRAMS 

June 17- July 19 

Now 4 Levels! 

Choose up to 5 Weeks! 

Saint Louis Ballet’s five-week summer intensive 

program for ages 7-21 offers the most complete 

program in the metro area with a variety of dance 

genres while standing on the principle that ballet is 

the foundation for success in all areas of dance. 

Ballet 1/2 (ages 7–8) Ballet 3/4 (ages 9–11) 

Ballet 5/6 (ages 12–13) Ballet 7/8 (ages 14–21) 

Ages are approximate and used only as an initial guide. if unsure 

of level, please call the office to discuss. 

SUMMER PROGRAM CLASSES TAUGHT: 

Y daily ballet Y pre-pointe/pointe Y jazz Y 

Y contemporary Y variations Y 

Y certified pilates Y ballroom Y 

Y musical theater Y hip hop Y 

*classes vary based on level and week 

STORYBOOK CAMPS 

Ages 3-6 

Saint Louis Ballet Storybook Classes are specifically 

designed for the young dancer at heart. These classes 

are age appropriate yet introduce your child to the 

basics of ballet steps and creative movement through 

the world of storybook ballets and Disney favorites! 

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J Day Camps 

Creve Coeur and Chesterfield 

(314) 442-3104 • www.jccstl.com/daycamps 

Make new friends and learn new skills at J Day Camp this summer. J 

Day Camps give campers options on their activities including: sports, 

arts, gymnastics, nature, drama and more. Plus, there is swimming on 

site. J Day Camps are held at two convenient locations – Creve Coeur 

and Chesterfield. There are 11 weeks of camps and programs for kids 

in the third-eighth grade. It should be an exciting and fun-filled summer 

for everyone. A lunch option is available, as well as before and after 

care. Early Bird registration is through March 8. J Day Camp is ACA 

accredited. Learn more at jccstl.com/daycamps. 

Pathfinder Church 

15800 Manchester Road • Ellisville 

(636) 394-4100 • www.pathfinderstl.org/summerblast 

Save the date for Summer Blast at Pathfinder Church: June 17-21. This 

energetic, half-day kids’ camp provides a life-changing experience for kids 

ages 4 through the 5th grade. Through epic stage productions, interactive 

Bible stories, energetic games and hands-on learning, kids experience the 

love of Jesus, which is the most amazing reason to celebrate! Registration 

opens on April 1, so check out pathfinderstl.org/summerblast for details, 

and get ready to register, because it will fill up fast. 

Principia Adventure Camp 

13201 Clayton Road • St. Louis 

(314) 434-2100 • www.principiaschool.org/summercamp 

Join us for a summer of friendship, skill-building and fun at Principia 

Adventure Camps (PAC)! PAC offers two types of camp experiences – 

Adventure Sampler and Wilderness Skills. In the Adventure Sampler 

Camp (for rising sixth-ninth graders), campers will embark on exciting 

day excursions involving adventures in and around St. Louis. Activities 

include a ropes course, canoeing, rock climbing, spelunking, team 

building activities and more. In Wilderness Skills Camp (for rising thirdeighth 

graders), campers develop wilderness skills on Principia School’s 

beautiful 360-acre campus. Activities include a ropes course, firemaking, 

orienteering, shelter construction, lashing, outdoor cooking, 

tracking and more. Each camp is led by experienced and certified staff. 

Learn more at principiaschool.org/summercamp. 



Ackermann’s 

Swim Camp 

In Kirkwood since 1942 

Teaching children 

4-11 years old 

how to swim 

One & two week sessions 

May 20 - Aug. 9 

• Hours: 9am to 2pm Monday - Friday 

(Pickup time depending on swim group) 

• Group swimming lessons 

• Four heated pools with different water 

levels for progressive learning 

• Drop off and Pick up at curb 

Call: 314-821-1070 

e-mail: ASPKirkwood@icloud.com 

1044 Curran Ave. • Kirkwood, MO 63122 

Online Registration at: 

ASPKirkwood.com 

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Celebrating over 50 years! 

Boarding ~ Sales 

Camps ~ Clinics 

Year Round ~ Lessons ~ Shows 

Spring Break Camp ~ March 16 

Summer Camps 

June 13 & 29 • July 13 & 18 

Advanced Clinic ~ June 19, 20 & 21 

Intermediate Camp ~ August 15 & 16 

Come See Our Horse Shows 

April 27 & 28 • June 1 & 2 

July 27 & 28 • September 28 & 29 

1410 Ridge Road • Wildwood 

(636) 527-3624 

www.ridgefieldarena.com 

Ridgefield Arena 

1410 Ridge Road • Wildwood 

(636) 527-3624 • www.ridgefieldarena.com 

Celebrating over 50 years in business, Ridgefield Arena is a wonderful 

horse facility with beautiful grounds and amenities including three lighted 

arenas (one indoors for all-year riding), six wash racks, tack room, bridle 

trails, viewing patios and a lounge to watch the indoor ring. In the winter, 

Ridgefield is heated. They offer horse boarding, sales and a great riding 

academy. Summer camps, horse clinics and shows are scheduled. Spring 

Break Camp is March 16. Summer Camps are June 13, 29, July 13 and 18. 

The Advanced Clinic is June 19-21. Intermediate Camp is Aug. 15-16. Horse 

Shows are April 27-28, June 1-2, July 27-28 and Sept. 28-29. For details, call 

or visit the website. 

Saint Louis Ballet 

218 THF Blvd. • Chesterfield 

(636) 537-1998 • www.stlouisballet.org 

Saint Louis Ballet Storybook Camps are designed for the young dancer 

at heart, introducing children to the basics of ballet and creative 

movement with storybook ballets and Disney favorites! Spark your 

child’s joy of dancing with ballet stories, crafts and more! Saint Louis 

Ballet’s five-week summer intensive program for ages 7-21 offers 

instruction in several dance genres but is based on the principle that 

ballet is the foundation in all areas of dance. The program now offers 

four levels of instruction to guarantee a class that fits you. Finally, for 

those who cannot attend a daytime program, check out July evening 

classes. For dates and times or to learn more, visit www.stlouisballet. 

org/allsummer.




STAGES St. Louis 

1023 Chesterfield Parkway East • Chesterfield 

(636) 449-5775 • www.StagesStLouis.org 

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STAGES Performing Arts Academy offers an exciting variety of musical 

theatre camps, workshops and productions for students of all ages and 

abilities. Act, dance and sing all summer long while learning new skills 

and techniques. Classes include Musical Minis, Improv, Act It Out, 

Musical Theatre Exploration, Ace Your Audition and more! And don’t 

miss out on the Broadway Performance Workshops of Disney’s “Frozen 

Kids,” “13: The Musical Jr.,” “Madagascar Jr.” and the new musical, 

“Between The Lines.” It’s all at STAGES Performing Arts Academy this 

summer. Register today at www.stagesstlouis.org/summer or call 636- 

449-5775. 

The Saint Louis Science Center’s 

Summer STEM Explorers 

5050 Oakland Ave. • St. Louis 

(314) 289-4400 • www.slsc.org 

What better place to take inquisitive children than to the Saint Louis 

Science Center? And this summer they will find activities that will reward 

their curiosity, amaze their senses and could spark a direction for the 

future.The Saint Louis Science Center’s Summer STEM Explorers is a 

hands-on experience for kids ages five to nine. With an array of interactive 

activities – science demonstrations, experiments and exclusive access 

to exhibits around the Science Center – campers will engage in STEM 

(science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning while 

enjoying hours of fun each week! Camps are scheduled for June 3-July 

26. Registration is open. Learn more at www.slsc.org. 

Ages 5-12 

May 28 - Aug. 9 

9am - 3pm 

Lunch & Snack included 

Before/After Care 

available. 

• Tennis 

• Swimming 

Activities: 

• Tae Kwon Do 

• Soccer 

• Basketball 

• Volleyball 

• Zumba 

• Arts & Crafts 

Buy 3 or more 

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4/30/24 

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Raising mentally healthy kids begins with adult awareness 

By DEANNE LEBLANC 

Recent studies and statistics are showing 

an alarming trend in the mental health of 

youth in America: 

• 26.9% of teens ages 12 to 17 reported 

one or more mental, emotional, developmental, 

or behavioral problems. 

• 36.7% of high school students reported 

feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 

the past year. This percentage is higher 

for females (46.6%), Hispanic students 

(40.0%), and lesbian, gay or bisexual students 

(66.3%). 

In a new analysis of mental health data, 

Missouri ranked 40th, significantly below 

the national average for mental health. 

According to Julia Pickup, director 

of Behavioral Health & Prevention Services 

at Lutheran Family & Children’s 

Services of Missouri (LFCS), “The issue 

of mental health concerns in children has 

been steadily increasing since before the 

COVID pandemic, and the pandemic exacerbated 

these issues.” 

What can parents, caretakers, grandparents 

and educators do to combat this 

rising epidemic? 

According to Pickup, helping kids begins 

with adult awareness. 

“Parents should trust their gut when it 

comes to getting care for their children 

and always advocate for the best interest of 

their child because they know their child 

best when it comes to noticing changes 

in their behaviors, moods or overall emotional 

state,” she said. 

But hidden struggles like anxiety and 

stress can go unnoticed in children and 

teenagers, as mood swings can seem par 

for the course during the often bumpy 

childhood and teen years. One of the main 

reasons parents may miss the signs of 

mental health struggles is that teenagers 

can be good at masking the symptoms. 

Since depression and anxiety can appear 

in a variety of ways in children and teenagers, 

Pickup said parents should be proactive 

if they notice any significant change in 

their child’s behavior or if something feels 

off. 

“Ask questions, listen, get involved, 

and make sure you become their support 

system,” she advised. 

Uncovering the signs of anxiety and 

depression is key. So is figuring out habits 

for building resilience. Parents may need 

to seek professional support to help prioritize 

their children’s mental health. 

According to Pickup, LFCS offers programs 

that might help, even with a sliding 

fee scale. 

A good relationship with the child’s 

school counselors and teachers is imperative 

when it comes to their mental health. 

Having established good lines of communication 

makes it easier to immediately 

communicate and address serious issues 

should they arise. 

“Most schools have some level of 

mental health support in place through 

counselors, social workers, or socialemotional 

learning specialists who can 

help provide families with community 

resources that may help meet the child’s 

needs, as well as offering school-based 

supports that can be very helpful,” 

Pickup explained. “The earlier (parents) 

seek support for concerning moods or 

behaviors, the more likely preventative 

programs or mental health interventions 

can make a big difference. 

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Eureka girls swimming 

Kirkwood compiled 369 points to get 

past Marquette (330) and Parkway South 

(319) for its fourth straight conference 

team title. 

Eureka senior Haiden Schoessel, the 

defending Class 2 champion, heads into the 

state meet with momentum after winning 

those two events in the Suburban Conference 

Yellow Pool meet held at Lafayette. 

Schoessel, who has signed to swim with 

Arizona State, did what she needed to do at 

the meet, coach Anna Jovanovic said. 

“Conference was more about Haiden just 

getting up and racing versus her speed,” 

Jovanovic said. “She looked fine, but we 

have been focusing on some things that we 

hope translate through at state.” 

Kirkwood won the team competition 

with 309 points. Marquette came in second 

with 387 points. 

Eureka was third with 343 points. 

Jovanovic said she was proud of how 

the team handled the conference but that 

as a whole, her swimmers are focused on 

state. 

“We only have 10 athletes that scored 

points for us at conference so every swim 

truly mattered. I am very happy with our 

third-place finish and how focused our 

team was during finals,” Jovanovic said. 

Parkway South, the two-time defending 

Class 2 state champion, wound up third 

with 319 points. The other results were 

Lafayette with 251 points and Parkway 

West with 248 points. 

Eureka also won two of the three relay 

finals – the 200 medley and 400 free. 

“The girls in those relays have pretty 

much been undefeated in those two relays 

for much of the season,” Jovanovic said. 

“The girls have big hopes for those at state, 

and I know they can achieve what they 

want to accomplish.” 

Eureka senior Haiden Schoessel, 

the defending Class 2 champion, 

won two events in the Suburban 

Conference Yellow Pool meet held 

at Lafayette High on Feb. 1. 

(Photo provided) 

Parkway South girls swimming 

Two Patriots – Alayna Henage and Lexi 

Cook – each won a pair of titles in the Suburban 

Conference Yellow Pool meet. 

Henage, a senior who will swim at the 

University of Kansas, won the 200 individual 

medley and 100 breaststroke. 

It was the third breaststroke conference 

title in a row for Henage. 

“Alayna did exactly what we needed her 

to do in these events at conference,” coach 

Blakeleigh Mathes said. “She’s worked so 

hard and to finally be able to be a conference 

champ in the 200 IM for her is amazing.” 

Cook, a sophomore, claimed wins in the 

500 free and 100 backstroke. 

“Lexi is definitely coming into her own 

as a swimmer. She loves to compete and 

to swim three events within 20 minutes 

of each other is very difficult at our conference 

meet,” Mathes said. “She’s put in 

some very solid swims the past month.” 

Some other Patriots stood out to Mathes 

at the conference meet. 

“Carly Shaffer, Hannah Fitch, Campbell 

McCool and Natalie Grither also put forth 

some solid all-conference swims for us,” 

Mathes said. “Campbell and Natalie are 

freshmen and they have been like sponges 

soaking up all the wisdom and example of 

Carly, Hannah and Alayna as they move 

forward.” 

St. Joseph’s Academy 

swimming 

St. Joseph’s Academy won the inaugural 

Girls Independent Schools League championships 

held at Ladue. 

St. Joseph’s won with 465. Cor Jesu was 

second with 424.5 points. 

Coach Emma Luem said her Angels 

were happy with the win. The squad also 

won the final Metro Women’s Athletic 

Association championship last year. 

“The girls were very excited to win the meet 

this year,” Luem said. “This is our second 

consecutive conference win, and they were 

working for that win all season. The team 

had been battling many illnesses the week 

leading up to the conference meet. So, we 

were a little anxious as the day approached 

because we ended up being down two swimmers. 

Before the meet, I just talked to the 

girls about how swimming their best was all 

they could do and that every point matters.” 

Sophomore Anna-Grace Guenther won 

four medals in the meet. She won the 200 

free and 500 free events. Guenther also swam 

on the winning 200- and 400-free relays. 

Guenther broke her own school record 

from this year in the 200 free. Her previous 

record was a 1 minute, 52.84 seconds and 

she won with a 1:52.48. 

“Anna-Grace had a really great meet,” 

Luem said. “She was the only swimmer 

to leave conference with four gold medals. 

She continues to impress me with her ability 

to swim distance and sprint events at 

such a fast pace. She swam the 500 freestyle, 

got out of the pool and immediately 

swam the next event as the last leg of our 

200 freestyle relay. She really pushes herself 

and wants to show up to each meet for 

herself and her team.” 

The 200-medley relay set a school record. 

Claire Chumley, Vienna Schindler, Leah 

Renner and Ellie Green broke the school 

record from last year. The record time was 

1:50.86 seconds and the girls wound up 

with a 1:50.29. 

The winning 200-free relay was made up 

of Leah Renner, Macie DiGuiseppe, Katie 

Laffey and Guenther. The 400-freestyle 

relay was made up of Guenther, Laffey, 

Green and Chumley. 

“Our entire team continues to impress me 

every meet,” Luem said. “We have a lot of 

depth in our team which gives me a lot of 

options in terms of relays and individual 

events. Every point down to 16th place 

matters, and my girls put in a lot of effort 

to do their best.” 

High school boys basketball 

De Smet Jesuit won the Parkway West 

Showdown boys basketball tournament 

with a 53-50 win over the Liberty Eagles. 

Junior Riley Massey led De Smet with 

17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and 

two steals in the title game. In three tournament 

games, he averaged 15.3 points and 

seven rebounds. 

De Smet defeated Kirkwood 58-47 and 

followed it with a 57-53 win over Parkway 

Central in Red Pool Play to reach the 

championship game. 

• • • 

The MICDS Rams defeated Rock Bridge 

66-60 in the title game of the Fort Zumwalt 

North Invitational. It was a rematch from 

last season, which the Bruins won. 

Sophomore Jason Stokes earned Most 

Valuable Player honors for his tournament 

play. The 6-foot-2 guard led the way over 

Rock Bridge in the championship game 

with a career-high 17 points. He also pulled 

down six rebounds and dished out two 

assists in the victory. 

MICDS scored a 51-10 win over Normandy 

in its tournament opener with 

Stokes scoring 14 points. The Rams 

defeated St. Dominic 60-52 to earn a 

championship game bid. Stockes scored 13 

points and had seven rebounds in the game. 

High school girls basketball 

St. Joseph’s Academy senior Zoe Stewart 

recently handed out her 250th career assist. 

That assist moved the St. Charles native 

into ninth place on St. Joseph’s all-time 

assists leaderboard. She passed coach Julie 

Matheny on the list. 

The 5-foot-7 Stewart, a three-year starter, 

is averaging 2.35 assists a game.



Eddie Ahearn becomes Parkway 

South’s leading rebounder 

By WARREN MAYES 

Pick a sport in each season at Parkway 

South and you’ll find Eddie Ahearn wearing 

a Patriots uniform. 

Basketball? Yes. Football? Yes. Baseball? 

Yes. 

Ahearn, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound senior, is 

currently in the middle of basketball season 

– and he recently became the school’s alltime 

rebound leader. 

In a game against North Point, Ahearn 

passed Kevin Pohle (2010) and John 

Rahoy (1986). The former co-leaders each 

had 472. In a 56-35 victory, Ahearn pulled 

down eight rebounds to give him 474. 

Parkway South’s Eddie Ahearn at the free 

throw line. 

(Photo provided by Ric Henry Photography/richenryphoto.com) 

“It means a lot to become the leading 

rebounder in South history,” Ahearn said. 

“(It) shows me that the hard work and dirty 

work can pay off over the course of four 

years. 

“Rebounding doesn’t take a whole bunch 

of skill. It’s really just about how much 

more you want it than the other person. I 

pride myself on being more aggressive 

than another player.” 

Ahearn has learned there are “two big 

details” to rebounding successfully. 

“The first being position. I pride myself 

on being in the right spot at the right time,” 

Ahearn said. “The second is reading shots 

when they go up. Being able to understand 

the spin of the ball off the rim has helped 

tremendously.” 

Patriots coach Ryan McArthy, a 2012 

Parkway South graduate, said Ahearn is an 

efficient rebounder on the defensive end. 

“He is great at holding his spot and 

holding off others while watching the 

ball. Seeing the angles of the ball in the 

air and understanding where it will hit and 

where it’s going to go takes a lot of time 

to develop; then, just wanting it more and 

having great technique. 

“He has some pretty strong shoulders and 

knows how to use them, and he is great at 

chinning the basketball. I think it has a lot 

to do with ‘want to,’ absolutely. Great competitors 

and winners understand the importance 

of not giving teams second-chance 

points on the boards and creating extra 

opportunities on offense when the ball is 

not going in the hole. Rebounding is a big 

part of the game. I think it’s a great accomplishment 

for Eddie, especially because 

he’s an average-sized forward.” 

Ahearn already has set the school record 

for career charges this season, which he 

said was a shock. 

“I think that it is a pretty cool stat,” he 

said. “It’s not a fancy stat, but it’s a hardnosed 

stat.” 

He stands in second place in school history 

in deflections, behind AJ Sommer, 

who set that record in 2018. Ahearn has 31 

to his credit. 

“I don’t think of myself as a great 

defender,” Ahearn said, “but it’s pretty cool 

to see that I have been working hard on the 

defensive end. I think I have a chance to 

pass AJ, and from what I’ve heard he’s a 

great player.” 

Ahearn also can score. This season he is 

averaging 12.2 points per game along with 

6.3 rebounds per game. For his career, he 

is averaging 10.1 points and 5.6 rebounds. 

He is closing in on 1,000 points for his 

career and could reach that milestone. 

“The way I score on the offensive end 

is to kick out 3s, floaters, and mainly post 

moves,” Ahearn said. “I wouldn’t be leading 

my team in scoring without the help of 

my teammates who are great at finding the 

open man.” 

Ahearn also can make pressure baskets. 

He hit the game-winning shot with 0.8 seconds 

left to give Parkway South a 47-46 

win over Lutheran South. He finished with 

11 points and nine rebounds in the victory. 

“Hitting the game-winner at Lutheran 

South was a highlight of the season,” 

Ahearn said. “Before hitting the game-winner, 

I took that exact same shot 5 seconds 

before. Our coach drew up a play and by 

coincidence, it was for me on the baseline. 

After hitting the shot, my teammates were 

so excited for me. One of my best moments 

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this season.” 

McArthy said it was “an even better 

moment for our team responding from 

being down 10 in the fourth and coming 

back to win.” 

In football, Ahearn has started at quarterback 

since he was a sophomore. Coach 

John Heath will miss having him in his 

program. 

Heath described Ahearn as “quiet and 

hard-working (with) a wonderful work 

ethic that allowed him to be able to balance 

the workload of a student-athlete.” 

“He did a fantastic job of directing the 

offense as a junior and senior. It was like 

having another coach on the field during 

games and at practice coaching up the 

young guys on the little details he had 

learned,” Heath said. 

In baseball, Ahearn pitches and catches 

for the Patriots. He was named Suburban 

Conference Red Pool’s Pitcher of the Year 

last spring. He led the squad in home runs, 

doubles and runs batted in. It’s his favorite 

sport. 

“Eddie has been a varsity player since he 

walked through the doors as a ninth grader,” 

said Ryan Evers, who stepped down as the 

baseball coach after last season. “He is the 

kind of player who can play all nine positions 

well.” 

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“Catching in baseball is my favorite thing 

to do in sports,” Ahearn said. “I like to 

calm the game down for my pitcher. I like 

the strategic part of calling pitches as well.” 

At the plate, Evers said, “I’ll never forget 

the game he had at Webster as a junior. He 

blasted two home runs in his first three atbats 

while also shutting them down on the 

mound. 

“(However,) out of all the things Eddie 

can do on the diamond, pitching is what 

he does best. He throws hard and has good 

control. He rarely gives up free bases. He 

is the ultimate competitor on the mound, 

never backing down from any matchup.” 

While he hasn’t decided where to go, 

Ahearn said he will play baseball in college. 

“That is his No. 1 sport and probably puts 

the most effort into it. When I first got the 

job here last spring, I went to watch him 

pitch in baseball and he can really throw 

and hit,” McArthy said. “I hope he gets an 

opportunity to chase his dreams at the next 

level.” 

Heath does, too. 

“He is a walking example of how multisport 

athletes benefit mentally and physically,” 

Heath said. “I cannot wait to see 

what he accomplishes down the road. I 

know for one thing he will definitely be 

successful. He did a fantastic job of representing 

what the Parkway South stands for 

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potential partners, according to recent Washington University research. 

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Looking for romance? 

First find your purpose 

Valentine’s Day has come and gone once 

again … and those still looking for that 

special someone may have better luck if 

they’re also seeking a sense of purpose in 

their lives, according to new research from 

Washington University in St. Louis. 

Dating apps now play a central role in 

the world of romance, and have become 

one of the most common ways for couples 

to connect and start relationships. Wash 

U researcher Isabella D’Ottone made up 

a number of dating app profiles based on 

four different “sense of purpose” categories, 

along with control profiles which didn’t 

mention a sense of purpose. Then, she asked 

study participants to rank the attractiveness 

of these fictional potential dates. 

The four “higher purpose” categories the 

study focused on were prosocial orientation, 

or purpose found in helping others; 

relationship orientation; financial orientation; 

and creative orientation, meaning 

purpose found in creative pursuits. 

“In general, we found people with a higher 

purpose were considered to be more romantically 

attractive,” D’Ottone said of the results. 

The exception to that rule were the false 

profiles which mentioned a sense of purpose 

based on achieving financial success –which 

were not so appealing to participants unless 

they also were mainly motivated by money. 

D’Ottone completed the research while 

working in the lab of Patrick Hill, Ph.D., 

associate professor of psychological and 

brain sciences. Hill said the study shows how 

people are picking up on sense of purpose 

and factoring that into how they are attracted 

to others, whether they are aware of it or not. 

“When it comes to attraction, knowing 

someone has a direction matters…We actually 

seek out people with a purpose,” he said. 

The study, published in the International 

Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 

was designed to build on previous research 

conducted in Hill’s lab, focused on how 

having a common sense of purpose is connected 

to better long-term relationships. 

School nurses play key role 

in spotting absenteeism risk 

Students’ chronically missing school is a 

growing problem since most returned to their 

classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Nearly 15 million young Americans – about 

a third of the student population – were 

chronically absent (defined as 15 or more 

days per academic year) during the 2021- 

22 school year, data shows. These absences 

can impact students’ grades and test scores, 

mental well-being, and prospects for future 

success in their lives and careers. 

A recent University of Missouri study 

found that one staff member present at every 

school is uniquely positioned to identify 

students at risk for chronic absenteeism: 

the school nurse. This finding could help 

schools to better support students who are 

likely to miss school frequently, according 

to the new report. 

The research was led by Knoo Lee, an 

assistant professor in the MU Sinclair 

School of Nursing. 

Lee’s new study looked at partial-day 

absences, and found that kids who have many 

of these absences often seek out their school 

nurses as a source of comfort and support. 

“Through interviews with school nurses, 

we are learning that some kids who miss 

part of the school day are more likely to go 

see the school nurse first before they come 

to class or before they leave school for the 

day…Therefore, they are in a good position 

to possibly identify personal factors, 

family factors or environmental factors 

that may be at play,” Lee said. 

In some cases, for example, students 

would visit the nurse’s office at the same 

time every day, indicating problems with 

a particular class. In others, nurses found 

out that students’ food insecurity was 

leading them to come to the office hungry 

every morning. This gives school nurses 

an opportunity to get students more help 

School nurses are in a unique position 

to identify students at risk for chronic 

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before their partial-day absences become 

chronic or turn into more and more full 

days of missed school. 

On the calendar 

BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital sponsors 

a Babysitting 101 virtual class on 

Tuesday, Feb. 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. A workbook, first-aid kit, babysitter 

skills assessment and backpack are included 

in the cost of $25 per child. Parents may sit 

in on the class at no additional cost. Register 

online at bjc.org/babysitting-class. 

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St. Luke’s Hospital presents Be Still to 

Chill: Basics of Meditation on Wednesday, 

Feb. 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the 

Desloge Outpatient Center, 121 St. Luke’s 

Center Drive in Chesterfield, in Building 

A. Come to this free in-person program to 

learn the basics of meditation as well as 

many tips to support your practice. Register 

at stlukes-stl.com. 

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St. Luke’s Hospital presents Let’s Cook! 

Heart Healthy Cooking on Thursday, 

Feb. 29 from 2-3 p.m. at Schnucks Eatwell 

Market, 220 THF Blvd. in Chesterfield. 

The DASH (Dietary Approaches 

to Stop Hypertension) diet is a flexible 

and balanced eating plan for everyone 

that promotes a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Join a St. Luke’s dietitian to get the scoop 

on DASH, learn now to prepare sodiumfree 

seasonings, and taste a delicious 

cranberry grain salad. The course is free. 

Register at stlukes-stl.com. 

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St. Luke’s Hospital presents a free 

monthly Conversations for Women event 

on Monday, March 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

at the Desloge Outpatient Center, 121 St. 

Luke’s Center Drive, Building A in Chesterfield. 

This month’s topic, Are You Hot?, will 

feature Dr. Kael Murphy, a St. Lukes’ OB/ 

GYN physician who will lead a conversation 

about all things menopause, including 

how to thrive after early menopause resulting 

from surgery or breast cancer treatment. 

Register at stlukes-stl.com.

Dr. Jonathan W. Silva, D.D.S. 

13463 Olive Boulevard • Chesterfield • (314) 878-9808 

www.chesterfieldfamilydentistry.com 

Creating and maintaining great smiles is a 

passion for the team at Chesterfield Family 

Dentistry. Led by Jonathan W. Silva, D.D.S., the 

locally owned and operated institution is known 

for providing comprehensive, honest, patientfocused 

dental care. 

“We pride ourselves in providing modern 

dentistry combined with exceptional customer 

service and patient care,” Dr. Silva said. “The 

health and safety of our patients is our top 

priority.” 

Dr. Silva’s zest for dentistry began at a young 

age when he spent countless hours working 

at the practice of his father, Dr. Herbert Silva, 

who provided dentistry in the West County 

area for more than 40 years. He graduated from 

the University of Southern California Dental 

School in Los Angeles and was the recipient of 

the Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding 

Dental Student in Implant Dentistry. When he 

returned home, he opened Chesterfield Family 

Dentistry, an independent dentist-owned 

practice. 

He takes pride in running an independently 

owned practice because he does not need to 

answer to dental corporations or shareholders. Dr. 

Silva answers directly to his patients to provide a 

personalized dental care experience. 

He consults with each patient to create a 

personalized care plan catered to their individual 

needs. 

“We always provide our patients with options 

for treatment,” Dr. Silva said. “They are making an 

investment in their oral health and they deserve 

excellent care.” 

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routine dental exams to more comprehensive 

care like tooth replacement with dental implants. 

Some of the cosmetic dentistry offerings include 

Invisalign therapy, teeth whitening/bleaching, 

veneers, custom porcelain crowns, composite 

bonding and more. They also treat dental 

emergencies like broken teeth or gum infections. 

In addition, the practice is also committed to 

creating a comfortable and friendly environment 

for everyone that walks through its doors. Every 

treatment room has a memory-foam chair 

equipped with massage functions and 40-inch 

overhead TV monitors to play cable television 

shows or movies. The office also provides nitrous 

oxide or “laughing gas” for more anxious patients. 

“Some patients just want to come in and zone 

out, and that’s totally okay. Others want to know 

every step of the process, and I’m always happy to 

provide a detailed play by play as well,” Dr. Silva 

said. 

Their goals are yours. At Chesterfield Family 

Dentistry, members of the team hope to not only 

achieve your oral health goals — they intend 

to maintain the results for a lifetime through 

a preventive approach to family dentistry. 

Their high-quality, modern 

treatments inside their 

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will get you on the path to 

lasting oral health and help 

you stay there. 

Their knowledge and experience with modern 

dental procedures and technologies gives the 

team the ability to provide patients with the 

most comfortable, convenient and overall ideal 

dental experience. Their goal in every service is 

to provide a warm and welcoming experience for 

each patient where individual needs are met at 

the highest standard of quality. When you visit 

their office, you can be confident that you are 

receiving some of the best dental care around. 

“We like to say, whether you’re age 2 or 102, 

Chesterfield Family Dentistry is here for you,” Dr. 

Silva said. “We provide comprehensive care and 

are realistic when discussing treatment options, 

timelines and budgets. We offer a variety of 

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Dr. Genevieve Otto, Orthodontist 

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husband A.J. Orthodontics is her passion, and she calls it a blessing to be able to help others. 

“I love that I can be a positive influence on so many adolescents during a very influential time in their lives,” she 

said. “Orthodontics helps increase self-confidence and provides a smile that everyone is proud to show off.” 

A board certified member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, 

Dr. Otto was top of her class at the University of Southern California. Along with Dr. Otto, Otto Orthodontic’s topof-the-line 

team includes orthodontists: Dr. Kirsten Karkow, Dr. Katelyn Roland and Dr. Andrew Larkin. 

Otto Orthodontics provides braces, Invisalign, surgical orthodontics, Zoom 

whitening, Botox and injectable lip fillers. Voted St. Louis’ Top Orthodontist in 

St. Louis Magazine and St. Louis Post-Dispatch, they have the latest technology 

and a caring staff of industry veterans. Free consultations are available. 

16111 Manchester Road • Ellisville • (636) 489-2000 • www.wildwoodintegrativehealthcare.com 

Patricia Bauer, NP-C is an adult nurse practitioner trained in health promotion and disease prevention. She 

is the owner and lead clinician at Wildwood Integrative Healthcare. Pat is passionate about helping her 

patients get the most out of life, whether that involves improving their immune system function, optimizing 

their hormones or reducing pain. 

Bauer graduated from Goldfarb School of Nursing in St. Louis and her focus is the study and use of gentle, 

natural therapies that promote health. The therapies her 

clinic offers include IV vitamin C, ozone with ultraviolet 

blood irradiation, Prolozone and PRP joint injections for pain, 

red light therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement and 

hyperbaric oxygen. 

For an in-depth explanation of the anti-aging therapies, 

visit her website or call the office to schedule a new patient 

appointment. 

Matthew Cline, D.D.S. 

428 Old State Road • Ellisville • (636) 230-8081 

Matthew Cline, DDS and his team are focused on serving their patients, and their patients appreciate it. They 

say they feel welcomed, listened to and respected. Dr. Cline’s goal is not only to take care of your smile but to build 

patient relationships and provide each person an ideal dental experience. During each first visit, Dr. Cline conducts 

an exam and discusses the patient’s dental needs and wishes. This comprehensive exam lays a strong foundation 

for all future visits. 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. New cutting-edge technology 

means Invisalign now can be completed in nearly half the time; 

impressions are done with a computerized digital scanner; and 

a 3-D scan of the jaw streamlines dental implants. Listed among 

the top St. Louis dentists each year from 2016-2024, Dr. Cline 

and his staff enjoy their role in providing excellent dental care 

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Community Events 

for Older Adults 

Brought to you by 

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n AARP DRIVER SAFETY • Thursday, 

March 14. • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Bluebird Park 

Administration building • $20 for AARP 

members; $25 for all others. 

n CRAFTERNOONS • Silhouette Painting • 

Tuesday, March 26. • 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. 27 (1902-1953) & March 12 

(1954-present) • 6-8 p.m. • Schroeder Park 

Building • Registration is required. • Price per 

date is $10 residents; $13 all others. 

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 • 

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

Registration is required. 

n SMART DRIVERTEK • Thursday, March 

14. • 2:30-4 p.m. • Free. 

n TAPESTRY CLASS • Wednesdays, March 

6 & 20. • 6-8 p.m. • Schroeder Park Building • 

$50 for residents; $65 for all others. 

n WATERCOLOR 101 • Thursdays, March 

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. 

28 through April 18 • 6-8 p.m. • Schroeder 

Park Building • $75 for residents; $98 for all 

others. 

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 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 PICKLEBALL LESSONS • Wednesday 

or Thursday evenings • Beginner and 

intermediate levels • Call Drew for details at 

(636) 391-6326 ext. 430. 

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 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 ot 

hers. 

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 dropin 

class. 

n SILVER SNEAKERS 

YOGA • Wednesdays • 

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

with 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. 

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CITY CONTACT 

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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 

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. 

SOCIAL & SPECIAL INTEREST 

n BINGO • Wednesdays, Feb. 28 & 

March 13. • 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, March 7 

& 21; April 4 • 9-10:30 a.m. • Schroeder Park 

Building • $2 per person, per day. 

It feels like home. It is a home. 

• Only 8-13 residents 

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n BOOK CLUB • Tuesday, March 19: 

“Bicycling with Butterflies” by Sara Dykman • 

11 a.m.-noon • Schroeder Park Building • Free 

n BRIDGE • Mondays, March 4 & 18; April 1 

& 15. • 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 • Tuesday, March 19. • 1-2:30 

p.m. • Chesterfield Community Center • $5 

per person, cash at the door. • Register by 

emailing 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 EGG HUNT • Find 14,000 eggs in age 

categories of 3-12. • Saturday, March 23. • 

10 a.m.-noon. • Fairway Elementary School 

n ELECTRONIC RECYCLING • Thursday, 

March 7. • 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, March 4 & 18; 

April 1 & 15. • 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 PAINT BY NUMBER • Thursday, March 

14. • 10 a.m. • Chesterfield Community 

Center • $10 registration required; Register 

at chesterfield.mo.us. 

n PLEIN AIR ART EVENT • Saturday, 

May 4. • Wildwood City Hall • $40 for pre 

registered participants; $50 for participants 

registering same day. 

n RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE • 

Wednesday, March 12. • Noon-4 p.m. • 

Bluebird Park Administration building. 

n SENIOR DAY TRIP • Thursday, May 23. 

• Missouri State Penitentiary Historial Tour • 

$105 per person • Space limited • Register 

by emailing olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us 

n SENIOR HEALTH FAIR • Thursday, April 

4. • 10 a.m. • Chesterfield Community Center 

• Free • Register by emailing olderadults@ 

chesterfield.mo.us. 

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Covenant Contracting: Built on a foundation of trust, a promise to do good 



Will Reed built his business, 

Covenant Contracting, on a 

foundation of trust and a promise 

to use its profits for good. 

“The company has a mission 

of financing missionaries and 

helping the community,” Will 

said. “We have a 501(c)(3) 

called Covenant International 

Ministries.” 

Currently, the company is 

helping several churches, pastors 

and missionaries. 

“Up to 25% of our profits go 

to charitable concerns,” he said. 

“People who use our company 

are also helping people. That’s 

what this company is about.” 

Will noted that the construction trade 

and his call to service have been a 

lifelong pursuit. He spent the first 20 

years of his career working with his 

father on the East Coast. 

“I started cleaning up job sites when 

I was 12 or 13,” Will said. “I built my 

first addition when I was 17 years old.” 

When he left the east coast for 

Missouri, Will said his heavenly 

Father told him to build a company 

to finance the Kingdom. The result 

was Covenant Contracting. The name, 

Covenant Contracting 

Will said, is a reflection of the covenant 

the company has with its clients and their 

families. 

“We don’t just talk the talk; we walk the 

walk,” Will said. 

The company offers residential roofing, 

siding, gutters and trim as well as deck 

design and constructions, full home 

remodeling, basement additions, custom 

patios and screen rooms, and bathroom and 

kitchen remodels. 

“We are very skilled in large remodel 

jobs and additions,” Will said. “Covenant 

(Photo provided) 

operates with extreme 

excellence and the highest 

of integrity.” 

The business gives free 

inspections and estimates, 

which Will notes truly 

reflect the actual cost of a 

project. 

“Our Truly Cost 

Project Pricing is both 

comprehensive and 

guaranteed,” he said. 

The company also 

provides project timelines 

so clients know in advance 

when the company will 

start work and when the 

project will be completed. 

Covenant Contracting also offers an 

extended care warranty. 

“After dealing with Covenant, I want 

our customers to say, ‘What a difference 

it was to deal with a Christian company,’” 

Will said. “I want them to say ‘They started 

when they said they would. They finished 

when they said they would.’” 

Integrity is doing what you promised. 

“We do what we say,” Will said. 

That kind of service has helped his business 

grow, with Covenant Contracting doubling 

its business for three years in a row. 

“We are really excited about the growth 

of the business. Today, 50% of my business 

comes from referrals,” Will said. 

Will, now has more than 40 years in the 

trade, and Covenant Contracting is still 

growing. 

“Because of the growth of the company, 

we need new staff, more people to answer 

the phones, more project managers,” Will 

said. Those who are interested in working 

with the company can send their resumes 

to will@covenantcontractingstl.com. He is 

particularly interested in employees who 

have passion for helping others. “When 

we grow, we create more help for more 

people.” 

One of the helpers he could not do 

without is his wife, Amy, who does the 

company’s marketing and maintains its 

website. 

“This company wouldn’t be where it is 

without her. I’m really blessed to have her. 

She came up with our slogan, ‘Trust & 

Performance.’ It means that our clients can 

trust and rely on us.” 

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Brewer’s Flooring – New location, same great service and quality flooring 

Brewer’s Flooring has 

been pleasing their customers 

with beautifully installed 

flooring and carpeting for 

41 years. Now, they have a 

new showroom and warehouse 

in Fenton located just 

off of South Highway Drive 

between Bowles Avenue and 

Larkin Williams Road, about 

five minutes from their former 

location in Valley Park. 

“Since 1982 our company 

has been serving families 

with unbeatable service, at competitive 

rates that you and your family or business 

can truly appreciate,” said Kristen 

Brewer, co-owner. That service and 

competitive pricing will continue in 

their new location as well. “Everything 

is the same,” she said. 

That means that their showroom is 

filled with beautiful, quality selections 

of hardwood, luxury vinyl tile, 

laminate, tile and stone and, of course, 

luxurious plush carpeting. 

When it comes to choosing flooring, 

homeowners want their floors to be 

beautiful and easy to maintain. Room 

size and use, traffic flow, comfort, and 

the occupants of the house – are all 

important considerations. Brewer’s Flooring 

is a family owned business, and they 

know what works for families. 

Hardwood is the flooring of choice these 

days for an attractive look and warm feel 

and Brewer’s Flooring has beautiful wood 

of all kinds including traditional oak. Some 

have polished finishes and others feature 

the latest trend – wire-brushed wood that 

shows less wear over time. 

Another product that is very popular is 

Mannington’s Adura Vinyl Planks, featuring 

realistic wood grains and surface textures 

in variable widths and with ceramic 

tile looks. It is very durable even in the 

busiest households. 

“A lot of people definitely like having 

hard surfaces, especially 

when they have kids and 

animals because that way 

they can mop it with the 

recommended cleaners 

and be done,” Kristen said. 

Also available from 

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Sheet flooring. But it’s not 

the linoleum you found 

in grandma’s kitchen. 

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stylish and still budget-friendly. 

Plus, it can be 

installed over many existing surfaces and is 

“forgiving” even on uneven floors. 

Carpet is also forgiving and thanks to 

modern fibers nearly as easy to maintain. 

“SmartStrand (by Mohawk) is one 

of the products we really stand behind,” 

Kristen said. “From patterns to plush, it’s 

an all-around great carpet for durability, 

stain resistance, and more.” Whatever their 

lifestyle, Brewer’s Flooring has products 

to meet their customers’ needs and preferences, 

carrying quality brands and styles of 

carpet, luxury vinyl, hardwood, laminate, 

tile and more. 

“We like to have a large selection so that 

people can come in and browse and really 

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they are going to be happy with it,” Kristen 

added. “There’s no high pressure sales 

tactics used, no tricks or gimmicks such as 

‘free this and free that,’ no inflated prices 

just to offer huge discounts, and our guarantees 

are through our store, so if you ever 

have any problems, you can pick up the 

phone and give us a call,” Kristen said. 

After a customer has narrowed down 

styles and set up a time for measurement, 

Brewer’s will bring samples of the flooring 

to the customer’s house – plus a few 

other choices just to ensure the customer 

is happy with the color and style before 

purchasing. 

“It’s a big commitment, one that will last 

for a long time, so we want to make sure 

that our customers are satisfied that they 

made the right choice,” Kristen said. 

Once those floors are chosen, Brewer’s 

can also help dress your windows with 

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Organ Concert is at 7:30 p.m. on 

Monday, March 18 at Little Flower Church, 

1264 Arch Terrace in Richmond Heights, 

hosted by the American Guild of Organists, 

featuring a few local musicians. Free 

admission. Free-will offering/contributions 

only. Proceeds benefit the American 

Parkinson Disease Association - Greater St. 

Louis Chapter. For details, email pipesforparkinsonsstl@gmail.com. 

• • • 

Wyman’s Amplify Gala is at 6 p.m. on 

Saturday, April 6 at The Reverie, 17089 

N. Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield, featuring 

cocktails, dinner, a celebration with DJ 

Charlie Chan and more. Tickets start at $250. 

For details, visit grabethreshourewymancenter.org 

or call (415) 812-0554. 

EASTER EVENTS FOR ALL 

Help Grow an Easter Egg Garden 

starting on Friday, Feb. 23 and continuing 

through Thursday, March 21 at Bluebird 

Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road in Ellisville. 

Register at ellisville.mo.us and pick up a 

wooden egg at the Parks building, decorate 

the egg and then return the egg to the Parks 

building. The winner will be announced on 

March 25. The eggs will be outside, so it 

is recommended to use exterior paint and 

waterproof materials. Fee is $5. For details, 

visit ellisville.mo.us. 

• • • 

Adult Egg Hunt is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. 

on Friday, March 22 at the Paul A. Schroeder 

Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Road 

in Manchester. For ages 21 and over. Cost 

is $10 until March 17 or $13 on March 18. 

Bring chairs, drinks and food. There will 

be bonfires and fun. Held rain or shine. To 

register, visit ellisville.mo.us. 

• • • 

Egg Stravaganza is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 

March 23 at Central Park, 16365 

Lydia Hill Drive in Chesterfield. There will 

be thousands of eggs ready for the big hunt. 

The Bunny will be making an appearance, 

along with crafts and activities. Children 

will be divided into age groups. Don’t 

forget a basket. Tickets are $10 until March 

22 and $15 on the day of the hunt. For 

details, visit chesterfield.mo.us and search, 

“Egg Stravaganza.” 

• • • 

Hip Hop Hurray Hunt is at 10 a.m. on 

Saturday, March 23 at Bluebird Park, 225 

Kiefer Creek Road in Ellisville. The Easter 

Bunny will leave a trail of eggs in Bluebird 

Wine Women & Shoes 

Join the Take Part Foundation for its 

first-ever gala, Wine Women & Shoes, 

from 6-9 p.m. on May 2 at the Hawthorn, 

2231 Washington Ave. Proceeds will go 

toward helping families and children 

battling rare pediatric diseases. Guests 

can expect a night of luxe shopping, 

wine, bites from local favorites Westchester 

and Grazeful Gatherings (and a 

few more surprises), live entertainment, 

an auction, fashion show and more! 

Co-chairing this year’s event alongside 

Take Part Foundation founders Matt and 

Maria Granados are former NHL player 

Matt Lashoff and his wife, Kristin. 

Tables of 10 are $1,800 and available at 

winewomenandshoes.com/event/stl. 

• • • 

On Tuesday, March 5 from 5:30-7:30 

p.m., the Take Part Foundation hosts 

Skate Under the Stars at the Centene 

Community Ice Center, 750 Casino 

Center Drive in Maryland Heights. General 

admission tickets are $20 per person 

and are available at e.givesmart.com/ 

events/AdW. 

Park. Children 9 and under will hunt for 

eggs and prizes. Free event. Pre-registration 

is required at ellisville.mo.us. 

• • • 

Egg Hunt is from 10 a.m. to noon on 

Saturday, March 23 at Fairway Elementary 

School, 480 Old Fairway Drive in Wildwood. 

14,000 eggs are ready to be found 

for kids in age categories of 3-12. Meet 

the bunny, stay for the dance party, make 

a craft, bounce on inflatables and more. All 

are welcome. No registration is needed. 

For details, visit cityofwildwood.com or 

call (636) 458-0440. 

• • • 

A Youth Easter Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. 

on Saturday, March 23 at Legion Park, 333 

Bald Hill Road in Eureka. Features separate 

areas for ages 2 and younger, 3-4, 5-7 

and 8-10. Hunts begin at 11 a.m. with age 

groups staggered in 5-minute increments. A 

pancake breakfast served by the Knights of 

Columbus will be available while supplies 

last. Admission is free. Participants should 

park at the Eureka Community Center. For 

details, visit eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

Flashlight Egg Hunt is from 7:30-9 

p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at the Paul 

Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec Station 

Road in Manchester. Bring a flashlight and 

basket to hunt for eggs after dark. Includes 

pizza and games. For ages 10-14. $11 for 

residents; $14.30 for non-residents. Preregistration 

required at manchestermo.gov. 

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details published online and in print. 

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 

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Looking for Lenten fish fries in West County? 

Here is an alphabetical list of Friday Fish 

Fries that will take you all the way through 

Lent: Feb. 16 through March 22. 

American Legion Post 397, 934 Rue De 

La Banque in Creve Coeur from 11 a.m.-2 

p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Catfish, cod, shrimp, 

clams, french fries, baked beans, spaghetti, 

hushpuppies, coleslaw and potato salad. For 

details, call (314) 872-3186. 

• • • 

Ballwin VFW Post #6274, 115 Mimosa 

Lane from 4:30-7 p.m. or until sold out. 

Choice of cod, catfish, shrimp or chicken 

strips, plus two sides. For details, visit Facebook 

and search, “Ballwin VFW Post 6274.” 

• • • 

Christ Prince of Peace Parish, 415 

Weidman Road in Manchester from 4:45- 

7:30 p.m. Fried cod, baked tilapia, grilled 

shrimp, cheese pizza and more. For details, 

visit christprinceofpeace.com or call (636) 

391-1307. 

• • • 

Holy Infant Catholic Church, 627 

Dennison Drive in Ballwin from 4:30-7:30 

p.m. Fried grouper, baked salmon, baked 

or fried cod and shrimp. For details, visit 

holyinfantballwin.org. 

• • • 

Incarnate Word Knights of Columbus, 

13416 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield 

from 4-7 p.m. Fried cod, fried shrimp, 

baked tilapia, Cajun seafood gumbo and 

more. Bulk orders and online payments for 

most of the menu items will be accepted. 

For details, visit stlfishfry.com. 

• • • 

Most Sacred Heart Church, 350 E. 

Fourth Street in Eureka from 4-7 p.m. Fried 

fish, homemade coleslaw, green beans, mac 

and cheese and dessert. Drive-thru or dinein. 

For details, visit sacredhearteureka.org 

or call (636) 938-5048. 

• • • 

St. Alban Roe Fish Fry is from 4:30-7 

p.m. on Fridays Feb. 23 and March 1 and 

8 at Mikesch Hall, 2001 Shepard Road 

in Wildwood. Baked and fried cod, fried 

catfish, butterfly shrimp, mac and cheese, 

cheese pizza by the slice, assorted sides and 

desserts. Carry-out is available. For details, 

call (636) 458-2977. 

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St. Bridget of Kildare, 223 W. Union St. 

in Pacific from 4-7 p.m. Fried catfish, cod, 

shrimp, fries, green beans, spaghetti, cole 

slaw and desserts. Carry out, drive-thru and 

dine-in. For details, visit sbkparish.org or 

call (636) 271-3993. 

• • • 

St. Clare of Assisi, 15642 Clayton Road 

in Ellisville, from 4-7 p.m. Fried and baked 

cod, salmon and shrimp with sides, appetizers 

and children’s dinners also available. For 

details, call (636) 394-7307. 

• • • 

St. Joseph Parish, 567 St. Joseph Lane in 

Manchester, from 4:30-7:15 p.m. Fish and 

all the trimmings, fish tacos and homemade 

desserts. Dine-in or carry out. For details, 

visit stjoemanchester.org. 

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FAMILY & KIDS 

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. 

Children will hear a story, have a 

snack and do a craft based on a theme. 

An adult must accompany the participating 

child. The cost is $5 for residents; 

$6.50 for non-residents. Register at manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

Family Binglo 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 and snacks. 

The cost is $7 for residents; $8 for nonresidents 

and includes bingo supplies, 

prizes, pizza and refreshments. Register 

before Feb. 27 at eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

Toddler Book Bingo is from 10-10:45 

a.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Manchester 

Parks Building, 359 Old Meramec 

Station Road. Little ones and their adults 

will play picture bingo for gently used and 

new books. $2 per child. Snacks and drinks 

are included. For ages 2-5. Pre-registration 

is required at manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

St. Patrick’s Family Bingo is from 

6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the 

Manchester Parks Building, 359 Old Meramec 

Station Road. This is a family-based 

bingo for all ages and includes pizza, 

drinks, & prizes for the winners. Tickets 

are $8 per resident and $10.40 per nonresident. 

Everyone ages 2 and up needs 

to buy a ticket. For details, visit manchestermo.gov/parks. 

• • • 

Nerf Wars is from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, 

March 15 at The Pointe, 333 Holloway 

Road in Ballwin. Children ages 6-10 should 

bring their own Nerf guns and compete in 

three 20-minute games of Capture the Flag, 

Team vs Team, and Last Person Standing. 

Protective eyewear must be brought and 

worn by all participants. Extra Nerf ammo 

will be available for use. The cost is $15 

for residents and $18 for non-residents. To 

register, visit ballwin.mo.us. 

SPECIAL INTEREST 

Taxes for Vets is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

on Feb. 24, March 16, March 30, April 6 

and April 13 at the Creve Coeur American 

Legion Post #397, 934 E Rue De La 

Banque. The Kaufman Fund will help Veterans 

with filing their tax return for free. 

W2 forms, 1099 forms, business records, 

and proof of residence for dependents 

being claimed will be required. To schedule 

an appointment, email TKFTaxPrep@ 

gmail.com or call (314) 530-9182. 

• • • 

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. 

• • • 

Small Works Exhibition & Short Sets 

Community Band Cabaret is at 6 p.m. 

on Friday, March 1 at the Schroeder Park 

building, 359 Old Meramec Station Road 

in Manchester. Enjoy light refreshments 

and hear works and music by local musicians. 

Free event. 

• • • 

A Blood Drive is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on 

Friday, March 1 at the Manchester Justice 

Center, 200 Highlands Boulevard Drive. 

Reserve a time at redcrossblood.org. 

• • • 

Project Unplugged Winter Workshop 

is from 2-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 3 at 

the Longview Farm Barn in Town & Country. 

Herbal Tea DIY. The cost per session 

is $25 per person. Register at town-andcountry.org/379/Events. 

• • • 

Chesterfield Regional Chamber of 

Commerce hosts its 2024 Community 

and Lifestyle Expo from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

on Thursday, March 7 at the DoubleTree 

by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, 

16625 Swingley Ridge Road. Community 

members are invited to meet local businesses, 

from higher education and banking 

to health initiatives and dining. Experience 

the latest products, services, and technologies, 

and gain a better understand all the 

area offers. This is a free event. 

• • • 

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PLACES 

Siblings Jeff, Cindy and Brad Lefton 

have taken ownership of Psychological 

Associates, which was co-founded by 

their late father Dr. Robert Lefton and 

the late Dr. Victor Buzzotta in 1958. The 

company’s new single-family ownership 

consists of a 25-person team, with Dr. 

Lefton’s granddaughter Jessica Lefton 

being promoted to director of marketing 

and communications. Dr. David Rowan 

was also promoted and named head of 

learning and development. Former partner 

Ann Buzzotta, daughter of the late Dr. 

Buzzotta, plans to form her own Hawaiibased 

business. 

• • • 

J+B Wellness Company has opened 

at 16962 Manchester Road, STE A, in 

Wildwood. The company offers a menu 

filled with smoothie bowls, smoothies, 

fresh pressed juice, toast, overnight oats, 

sandwiches + paninis, matcha, coffee, hot 

cider, salads, wraps, and longevity treats. 

This is the second location for the company, 

which also have a Cottleville location. 

Learn more at jbwellstl.com. 

PEOPLE 

The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. 

J+B Wellness Company has opened at 16962 Manchester Road, STE A, in Wildwood. 

Louis has named its 2024 Spirit of Justice 

Honorees. Beth and Darin Boggs: Beth’s 

commitment to excellence has earned her 

recognition as an Illinois SuperLawyer in 

Insurance Defense. She maintains a close 

connection with her alma mater, Southern 

Illinois University at Carbondale, where 

she sponsors an annual scholarship with 

her late husband, Darin, as well as the 

Class of 1991 Scholarship. Darin has 

received numerous honors, most notably 

being recognized as volunteer of the year 

for Head Start. 

• • • 

Gabe Gore, whose distinguished career 

in law, public service, and community 

involvement reflects his commitment to 

positively impacting the legal profession 

and the communities he serves. 

• • • 

Lynne M. Jackson, whose commitment 

to social change, historical preservation, 

and fostering understanding makes 

her a respected and inspirational figure in 

the ongoing pursuit of civil rights in the 

United States. 

• • • 

Veterans Community Project, a nonprofit 

organization dedicated to addressing 

the unique and complex challenges faced 

by military veterans as they transition 

to civilian life. Founded with a mission 

to eliminate veteran homelessness, VCP 

operates innovative initiatives to provide 

comprehensive support and resources to 

veterans in need. 

• • • 

Dan Stoner has joined the Redkey 

Realty Leaders team. Stoner is an experienced 

and well-respected real estate 

group STL Exclusive. 

• • • 

Holland “Buddy” 

Chalfant has joined 

Hilliker Corporation 

as a broker associate. 

Prior to joining Hilliker, 

Chalfant worked 

as a salesperson and 

assistant property Chalfant 

manager at 1045 Commercial 

Real Estate, overseeing grocery 

store-anchored shopping centers totaling 

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The One Wow Moment Biblical 

Course is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or 

6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 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 

April 11 and May 16. The cost starts at 

$99; scholarships are available. Register 

at JewishChesterfield.com/wow. 

• • • 

Chabad of Chesterfield will host an 

Artisan Hamentash Bake and Wine Pairing 

event at 6:30 p.m. on March 14, at its 

temporary location in Chesterfield Mall. 

Participants will learn to make Hamentash, 

a triangular-shaped, filled, pocket cookie 

that is traditionally eaten on the holiday of 

Purim, March 23-24 this year. For details 

and to register, visit JewishChesterfield. 

com/hamentash, email Chanalar@gmail. 

com or call (636) 778-4000. 

• • • 

The Chesterfield Shamrock Run is at 

8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the 

Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, 

17925 N. Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield. 

The race will consist of a 5K or 10K race 

and a Lil’ Leprechaun Run for kids. The 

5K/10K races begin at 8:30 a.m.; the Fun 

Run begins at 10 a.m. Participants registered 

by Feb. 25 receive participation 

shirts. The 5K/10K cost is $25 through 

Feb.18 and increases through race day. 

The Lil’ Leprechaun Run is $15 through 

race day. Register at chesterfield.mo.us/ 

shamrock-run. 

• • • 

Arbor Day Celebration is from 10 a.m.- 

noon on Saturday, March 23 at Kircher 

Park, 25 Williams Road in Eureka. Stop 

by Kircher Park during the Youth Easter 

Egg Hunt to pick up a free tree. Limit one 

tree per family. Handicap parking will be 

available at Kircher Park, general event 

parking is available at Eureka Soccer Park. 

Free with a non-perishable food item. For 

details, visit eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

PJ 5K & 1 Mile Sleepwalk is from 8 

a.m.-noon on Saturday, March 23 at Schroeder 

Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Road 

in Manchester. Each registrant will receive a 

shirt, a finisher medal, post-run snacks and 

more. Wear your pajamas. Pre-registration 

is $25 for a family; $30 for an individual. 

For details, visit manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

The Empowering Inclusion and Accessibility 

Disability Awareness Convention 

is from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 

at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, 16625 

Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield. The 

event brings together disability advocates, 

leaders, experts and the general public to 

raise awareness and promote inclusion and 

accessibility. Free event. For details, visit 

thearyafoundation.org. 

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Power Washing. Insured. 


Tom Streckfuss 314-910-7458 

sbacontractingllc@gmail.com 

Mizzou Crew LLC (Since 2004) 

We can’t do everything, 

but we CAN do a lot! 

Landscaping, Demolition, 

Flooring, Light Construction, 

Furniture Assembly, Fencing, 

Deck Repair, Rough Carpentry. 

Call/text Jeff 314-520-5222 or 

email mizzoucrewstl@gmail.com 

Total Bathroom Remodeling 

Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 

30 Years Experience 

AFFORDABLE CARPENTRY 

Kitchen Remodeling, 

Wainscoting, Cabinets, 

Crown Molding, Trim, Framing, 

Basement Finishing, Custom 

Decks, Doors, Windows. 

Free estimates! 

Anything inside & out! 

Call Joe 636-699-8316 

-MULCHING- 

-AERATING- 

-Spring Clean-Ups- 

Preparing/Cleaning Beds 

Preen • Leaf Removal 

Bush/Shrub Trimming 

Aeration • Seeding 

Fertilizing • Dethatching 

• FAST & FREE ESTIMATES • 

TWO MEN & A MOWER 

Call or text 636-432-3451 

FISHBURN’S LANDSCAPING 

Residential • Commercial 

HURRY BEFORE THE SPRING 

RUSH TO GET YOUR BID!! 

Leaf Clean Up • Retaining Walls 

Trees, Shrubs & Flower Planting 

and Trimming • Landscaping Rock 

FULLY Insured • FREE Estimates 

Call or Text Dave 314-843-0271 

Retaining Walls • Patios • Pruning 

Chainsaw Work • Seasonal 

Clean-up • Honeysuckle Removal 

Friendly service with attention to detail 

Call Tom 636.938.9874 

www.mienerlandscaping.com 

WE SPECIALIZE IN 

RETAINING WALLS • PAVER PATIOS • DECKS 

FENCES • TREES • NEW LANDSCAPING 

LAWNS & MULCH AND MUCH MORE! 

Free Estimates 

314-280-2779 

poloslawn@aol.com 

Leaf Clean Up 

& Vacuuming 

Pruning Work, Grading, 

Planting, and 

Dormant Sod Work. 


636-296-5050 

-Complete Outdoor Service- 

Hardscapes, Grading & Drainage 

Commercial • Residential 

Reasonable Rates 

Experienced & Insured 


United Lawn Services 

Call Today (314) 660-9080 

curtis@unitedlawnservices.com 

www.unitedlawnservices.com 

Best Landscaping Values in Town! 

-Mizzou Crew- 

Mulch, Shrub Trimming, 

Yard Cleanups, Power Washing, 

Moles, Small Walls & Paver Patios. 

Hauling Services, 

Demolition, 

Handyman Services 

& Rough Carpentry 

Call/Text Jeff 

314-520-5222 

or www.MizzouCrew.com 

PAINTING 

DEFINO’S 

PAINTING SERVICES 

EST. 2006 

Interior & Exterior Painting 

Deck Staining 

- Insured & Free Estimates - 

definospainting.com 

314-707-3094 

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS! 

PAINTER 

DAN VOLLMER 

• I AM INCORPORATED INC. • 

INTERIOR SPECIAL 2024 

$75 Per Avg. Rm Size 

(12’x12’ Walls 3 Room Minimum) 

FREE ESTIMATES: CALL DAN 

(636) 577-8960 

Exterior Painting! 

PET SERVICES 

Yucko’s 

Your Poop Scoop ‘n Service 


314-291-7667 

www.yuckos.com 

• 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 

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 

REAL ESTATE 

I BUY HOMES 

ALL CASH - AS-IS 

I have been buying and selling 

for over 30 years. 

$ $ 

No obligation. 

No commission. 

No fixing up. 

It doesn’t cost to find out 

how much you can get. 

Must ask for 

Lyndon Anderson 

314-496-5822 

Berkshire Hathaway 

Select Prop. 

Office: 636-394-2424 

TREE SERVICES 

• COLE TREE SERVICE • 

Tree and Stump Removal. 

Trimming and Deadwooding. 

Free Estimates. 

636-475-3661 

www.cole-tree-service.biz 

WEDDING SERVICES 

ANYTIME ANYWHERE 

- CEREMONIES - 

• Marriage Ceremonies 

• Vow Renewals 

• Baptisms 

• Pastoral Visits 

• Graveside Visits 

Full Service Ministry 

(314) 703-7456

$1 share deposit required. Must qualify for membership. Youth accounts available up to age 18. See www.firstcommunity.com for all terms and conditions. Federally insured by NCUA.

West Newsmagazine 2-21-24

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