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Unions and 

Republicans 

The appearance of Sean O’Brien, president 

of the Teamsters Union, in a key 

speaking slot at the Republican National 

Convention, raised a lot of eyebrows 

across the political spectrum about what 

is going on both with unions and with the 

Republican Party. 

The union agenda and the traditional 

Republican agenda – free markets, free 

trade, free labor market competition – is 

not a cocktail that we usually think of as 

going together. 

But we are in a political time of razorthin 

margins. Swing states will be won by 

margins hovering around 1%. Winning 

swing votes depends on the ability to penetrate 

the gray, to win over voters who may 

not be 100% on board with the candidate 

or the party’s whole platform – but who see 

the benefits of one side as exceeding the 

costs of the other side. 

Trump has had success with union voters. 

In 2016, he got 42% of the vote of union 

households. In 2020, 40%. 

According to a recent survey from Pew 

Research, 39% of union members are 

Republicans. 

Furthermore, when we examine the polling 

data, we see a disconnect between what 

voters think about unions and what workers 

are actually doing. 

Regarding the latter, the data is clear 

that fewer and fewer workers are joining 

unions. 

In 1983, 20% of workers belonged to 

unions. Forty years later, in 2023, this was 

down to 10%. 

Yet, per the polling, sentiment across 

the country indicates displeasure with this 

trend. Per Pew, 54% say the decline in 

union membership is bad for the country, 

and 43% say it’s good. 

Even among conservative Republicans, 

per Pew, although 60% say the drop in 

union membership is a good thing, still 

38% think it’s bad. 

The biggest disconnect is really between 

the professional leadership of unions and 

the sentiments of American workers. 

As already noted, despite the rhetoric of 

union leadership, fewer and fewer workers 

are joining unions. And, despite the 

fact that some four in 10 union members 

identify as Republicans, political spending 

of organized labor is one-sided for Democrats. 

Per opensecrets.org, so far in 2024, 

of $165,892,301 political expenditures 

by labor, 86.23% went to Democrats and 

13.27% to Republicans. 

So, regardless of what O’Brien had to 

say at the Republican convention, it was 

a win for Republicans for him to appear. 

O’Brien’s rank and file are far more in or 

leaning toward the Republican camp than 

their leadership, and that relationship is 

strengthened by seeing the president of one 

of the major unions show up to speak to 

Republicans. 

The most unfortunate part of O’Brien’s 

remarks is his deeply distorted portrayal 

of what it is that American workers are up 

against. 

The idea that somehow, per O’Brien, corporations 

control everything (“There are 

no consequences to the company – only the 

worker”) and that unions are about giving 

working Americans organized power to 

push back is ridiculous. 

If corporations controlled everything, 

then their stock prices would do nothing 

but go up. But this is not the case. 

The Dow Jones list of 30 of America’s 

most influential industrial corporations 

has changed 58 times since its inception in 

1896. 

Big companies come and big companies 

go because markets are competitive and 

constantly changing. 

Furthermore, just as the American 

worker is further to the right than we might 

expect, the leadership of corporate America 

is further to the left than we might expect. 

Over recent years, the DEI, ESG and woke 

agendas have rooted in America’s largest 

corporations. 

The struggle in our country today is not 

about business and labor being at each 

other’s throats. 

The struggle today is about keeping our 

marketplace free, open and competitive. 

Free, competitive markets mean that 

what will prevail is not business or labor 

but excellence and merit. 

This is what serves our nation best, at 

home and internationally. 

• • • 

Star Parker is president of the Center for 

Urban Renewal and Education and host of 

the weekly television show “Cure America 

with Star Parker.” 

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RE: Values 

I am writing in response to a Letter to the 

Editor titled “Values” printed on July 24 in 

West Newsmagazine. In this letter the writer 

set up vague and somewhat meandering 

arguments against abortion and then ended 

the article talking about how Hillary Clinton 

and Barack Obama were still somehow 

in charge of President Joe Biden’s White 

House. 

The author of this article was obviously 

anti-choice when it comes to abortion. She 

appeared to have a religious background 

that led her to being anti-choice. I don’t condemn 

her opinion. Everyone has the right to 

their own opinion on abortion. What I do 

condemn, however, is the notion that her 

opinion is the only “correct” one and that, 

“voting Democrat is voting for abortions.” 

Abortion is healthcare. By taking away a 

woman’s bodily autonomy and denying her 

right to an abortion Missouri legislators have 

violated my, and every woman’s, rights as a 

citizen of Missouri and the U.S. The author 

did not address the medical necessity of procedures 

that are deemed an abortion and save 

the life of the mother. Some examples of 

this would be an ectopic pregnancy, pulmonary 

hypertension, cancer treatments, sever 

kidney disease, severe preeclampsia and 

fatal fetal abnormalities. There is also the 

matter of choice for terminating a pregnancy. 

It is a woman’s right to choose whether to 

bear a child or terminate a pregnancy. The 

author’s contention that an abortion “kills 

babies” is medically incorrect and is an emotional 

response, not a medical one. If you 

choose not to have an abortion, that is your 

choice between you, your partner and your 

physician. If I choose to have an abortion, the 

same rules should apply. 

The author also had some ideas about 

who is running the White House. Her opinion 

seemed to be that several people were 

involved and that the head of state wasn’t 

Biden. This is an irrational talking point and 

I would urge everyone to do their due diligence 

to educate themselves on the function 

of the Executive Branch of our government. 

Conspiracy theories have no place in an 

educated population. 

Finally, I would urge that each of us make 

out own determination concerning abortion. 

If you are anti-choice where abortion is concerned, 

so be it. However, if I am pro-choice, 

you do not have the right to take away my 

ability to choose whether to terminate a 

pregnancy. Hopefully abortion will be on 

the ballot this November in Missouri and 

the will of the people will, finally, be heard. 

Paula Kanyo 

Only in America 

It’s unimaginable that right after a failed 

debate, several mediocre interviews and a 

successful Republican convention, President 

Joe Biden stated that there was no way 

he would withdraw from the race. 

Then shortly after getting COVID, while 

recuperating at his Delaware home, he withdrew 

from the race with no explanation and 

offered his delegates and support to Vice 

President Kamala Harris. 

Then, as if by magic, Harris, with a lower 

approval rating than Biden’s, became an 

instant star due to irrational exuberance by 

Democrats, celebrities and news media for 

her previous work as a prosecutor, liberal 

U.S. Senator, root cause report on immigration 

and her support of Biden’s policies. 

The failed policies she shares began with 

an open border that allowed more than 4 million 

illegal immigrants into the U.S. taking 

jobs and taxpayer dollars, a disastrous 

military retreat from Afghanistan, increased 

national debt, higher inflation with gasoline 

shortages that required our strategic reserve, 

increased grocery and housing prices and a 

declining world image of American military 

strength that contributed to wars in Ukraine 

and Israel and threats from China to attack 

Taiwan. 

Now with Biden’s uncertain medical and 

mental capacity to serve as president, and 

Harris campaigning to become president 

we must ask: Who is running America until 

January? Is Biden suddenly whole again and 

capable of running the country? Or, are nonelected, 

undefined people running America 

for the next five months? Americans need 

answers for this conundrum. 

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Whose economy is it, anyway? 

Just for a minute, let us step outside the culture wars, leave behind the cults of personality 

and cultivate a different discussion around the presidential campaigns. Rather than attempting 

to decipher each party’s vision for what being an American looks and feels like for the 

next four years, let’s try and simplify the question: How much is it going to cost to be an 

American over the next four years? 

It unequivocally costs a lot more today to be an average American than it did four years 

ago. Consumer prices have increased nearly 21% since 2020, according to Bankrate. While 

the Consumer Price Index (CPI) continues to show inflation coming under control, it doesn’t 

feel like it to most families. Things like eggs and margarine garnered all the high-cost headlines 

(rightfully so, as both have increased around 50% since 2020). Now, though, it is the 

products that are difficult to comparison shop that are making people feel like inflation is 

anything but under control. 

Car insurance costs have skyrocketed nearly 40% over the last two years. Over the same 

two years, rent and utilities like water and electric are all up 10% or more. They say the rise 

in car insurance is due to higher repair costs, which is due to higher parts costs and fewer 

mechanics to make the repairs. One article even claimed that car insurance is increasing due 

to climate change, because extreme weather events are damaging more cars. 

That’s a reach, but what isn’t a reach is that regulations from attempts to combat climate 

change have made cars more complex. Complexity costs money, and complex systems tend 

to be more fragile. 

Per the CPI, shelter costs (rent, home ownership and home insurance) are up more than 

13% in the last two years. Shelter is obviously the biggest chunk of monthly cost for us 

Americans, so let’s say you have a $3,000 monthly mortgage. When that goes up 13%, it 

drains an extra $390 out of your account every single month. That’s not nothing, as they say. 

Some, if not most, of that increase can be tied to the pandemic, aka the biggest forced 

lifestyle change in our lifetime. People improved their homes, were willing to pay more rent 

due to working from home, and builders largely stopped making new homes. Supply, meet 

demand. Market, meet policy. 

Some believe that tariffs on imports could be beneficial to the economy. That’s a reach. 

Make no mistake, a tariff is a tax increase in sheep’s clothing. 

If we slap a tariff on a product from China, for instance, then a consumer might choose 

to buy an American product. Great, but that product will still costs more. Does it save or 

create an American job? Not if consumers overall buy fewer goods. History tells us that 

whenever government tries to put their thumb on the economic scales, the market becomes 

less efficient. 

As an example, the Biden administration is crowing about its ability to rein in drug prices 

through the Inflation Reduction Act. It’s true that pharmaceutical companies get to charge 

less for certain drugs now. 

Unsurprisngly, it’s also true that these drug companies did not just decide to make less 

money. Instead, according to Wall Street Journal reporting, these companies have made up 

for that by slashing spending on creating new drugs. 

The consumer saves a little bit of money of today, but may not have the life-saving medicine 

needed in the future. 

Adam Smith taught us that there is an invisible hand that exists in free markets that leads to 

an optimal public and private outcome. In other words, free markets self-regulate and benefit 

the public more than government regulations do. We have entered an era where both major 

parties are willing to unapologetically take hold of that invisible hand, and thus make the 

market less free. Come November, our vote will go to whoever is willing to loosen their grip. 

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The Beal Center’s new sign is revealed on Aug. 8. 

NEWS 

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BALLWIN 

Longtime officer 

promoted to captain 

Although he is hardly a stranger to the 

city, Curt Saitta was re-introduced at the 

Aug. 12 Ballwin Board of Aldermen meeting 

as the city’s newest police captain. 

Recently, John Bergfeld – serving as 

acting chief of police since December 2023 

– was officially moved up to the police 

chief role. Bergfeld has been with Ballwin 

police since 1997, but even the chief is outdone 

by Saitta’s tenure on the force. 

“Curt started with the Ballwin Police 

Department back in October of 1988,” Bergfeld 

said. “He came to us after being out in 

Ellisville for a year and a half. Curt has pretty 

much done every uniformed position.” 

Bergfeld noted Saitta had the distinction 

of being one of the city’s last motorcycle 

officers before that program was phased 

out. Saitta also served as a traffic safety 

supervisor. 

In December 2022, Saitta graduated 

from the 284th session of the 10-week-long 

FBI National Academy Class in Quantico, 

Virginia. The academy graduation class of 

over 200 students represents law enforcement 

agencies from five federal civilian 

organizations and five military organizations 

from 48 U.S. states and 25 countries. 

Saitta was recognized as having the most 

years of service in his class. 

Restaurant approved for 

special use exception 

The Ballwin Board of Aldermen has 

approved a special use exception (SUE) 

for a Melt n Dip restaurant, to be located n 

the C-1 Commercial District at 15575 and 

15577 Manchester Road. The restaurant 

will be in the Farber Center by Highview 

Drive, in western Ballwin near the Ellisville 

border. 

The SUE was approved unanimously at 

the Aug. 12 board meeting, following an 

Aug. 5 public hearing held before the city’s 

Planning & Zoning Commission. 

Following the vote, Mayor Tim Pogue 

directed his attention to owners Mohammad 

and Omar Ayyash, and welcomed 

them to Ballwin. 

Melt n Dip serves specialty cakes, 

crepes, dip sticks, hot beverages, gelatos 

and waffles. 

CHESTERFIELD 

(Photo by Laura Fridley) 

Aquatic center gets 

needed repairs 

A failed valve at the Chesterfield Family 

Aquatic Center (CFAC) on Lydia Hill 

Drive led to an “emergency” repair at the 

facility. 

While not life-threatening, visitors at the 

facility would not have had hot water for 

their showers, said TW Dieckmann, director 

of parks, recreation and arts. 

The department proceeded with the 

repair at a cost of $4,585. 

City policy requires notification of a 

non-budgeted purchase made under the 

“emergency” provisions of the purchasing 

policy. 

“CFAC continues to be a popular destination 

as we see a lot of visitors using the 

facility for programs, swim lessons and 

daily usage,” Dieckmann said. “However, 

CFAC is operating in its 27th year, so we 

continue to have repairs necessary to continue 

these important community services.” 

The department requested a budget transfer 

from the park reserve fund to cover the 

emergency repair. 

“We anticipate we could also have additional 

unknown repairs since CFAC is still 

operating this summer season,” he said. 

A budget amendment for the repair was 

approved at the City Council meeting Aug. 5. 

In 2023, a survey was conducted to assess 

the community’s desires and expectations 

regarding the future disposition of the 

facility. As a result, the council last month 

approved an aquatic facility replacement 

strategy that includes preliminary design, 

financing, construction design/development 

and advertising, bidding and construction. 

Selecting a design consultant for 

the project is the next step in the process. 

Chesterfield Sports Complex 

renamed for NBA star 

The Chesterfield Sports Complex has 

been renamed The Beal Center after St. 

Louis native and Phoenix Suns NBA star 

Bradley Beal. The new moniker was 

unveiled at a special event hosted on Aug. 

8 at the facility. 

“My family and friends, everybody had 

a lot to do with my journey to get here and 

the Bradley Beal Elite program too,” Beal 

said at the event. “I’d like it to continue 

more than just me.” 

The Bradley Beal Elite, a tenant of The 

Beal Center, is a top-ranked, NIKE-sponsored 

club. 

The Chesterfield Sports Association 

(CSA) will continue to be the owner/operator 

of the facility. 

The Aug. 8 celebration featured the presentation 

of a new “The Beal Center” sign 

on the facility’s front, and speeches from 

Tim Holloway, president of Bradley Beal 

Elite/St. Louis Eagles Basketball Club and 

Stuart Duncan, CSA executive director. 

“We are incredibly excited to see the sign 

go up on The Beal Center and mark this 

amazing space for what it is – one of the 

top basketball and volleyball facilities in 

the country,” Duncan said in a release. 

Manchester Mayor Mike Clement (right) 

presents Loris Clifford with a proclamation 

celebrating her centenarian status. 

(Photo courtesy of the city of Manchester) 

MANCHESTER 

City celebrates two 

100-year-old residents 

The city of Manchester recently celebrated 

two centenarians in the community. 

Manchester resident Loris Clifford celebrated 

her 100th birthday alongside friends, 

family and members of the Board of Aldermen 

on July 15. Born on July 2, 1924, in 

Coulterville, Illinois, Loris married Earle 

Clifford, an Air Force captain in 1959. She 

and her husband made their way to Manchester, 

where Earle became Manchester’s 

first city administrator in 1976. 

A longtime resident of the Glan Thai 

neighborhood, Loris has been an energetic 

figure in the city, serving as an active member 

with the Daughters of the American Revolution 

St. Louis Chapter, Delta Delta Delta 

Sorority (for 82 years), Junior League, New 

Neighbors League and more. 

With an arm around Loris’s shoulder, Manchester 

Mayor Mike Clement proclaimed 

July 15 to be Loris Clifford Day in the city. 

“On behalf of the Board of Aldermen and 

residents of the city of Manchester, we say 

thank you for being part of this community 

and touching so many lives. We are better 

off from your presence with us,” Clement 

said. 

Fast forward two weeks, and the city 

honored resident Damon Snow, who 

started the second century of his life on 

July 31, 2024. Snow graduated from Kirkwood 

High 82 years ago in 1942 and joined 

the Air Force. He served during World 

War II by ferrying gasoline from India to 

China on a Consolidated B-24 Liberator. 

After his service, Snow returned to Rolla, 

Missouri to pursue a degree at Missouri 

S&T. Graduating in 1949 as a mechanical 

engineer, Snow worked at Monsanto for 27 

years. 

Clement spoke fondly about Snow’s 

love of boats, traveling and fixing clocks. 

But the mention of Snow’s love for taking 

spontaneous trips to Ted Drewes in his 

Mayor Mike Clement (right) presents 

Manchester resident Damon Snow, age 

100, (left) with a proclamation. 

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bright red Cadillac convertible earned a 

laugh from those present. 

With Snow’s family, friends and members 

of the veterans commission present, Clement 

declared Aug. 6 to be Damon Snow Day. 

“On behalf of the board of aldermen, the 

Manchester Veterans Commission staff 

and residents of the city of Manchester, 

we say happy birthday and thank you for 

your service and love of country. We wish 

you joy as you begin your next century of 

active living,” Clement said. 

Snow responded by saying, “I’m overwhelmed.” 

side leashed dogs. There is also a fenced-in 

area planned where dogs can roam free. 

After closing in 2022, the owners have 

renovated the property’s interior, including 

wall removals, new electrical systems, 

the addition of a kitchen, ADA upgrades, 

a new patio, plumbing and other aesthetic 

improvements. 

There is a planned soft opening on Sept. 

22, during which the business will operate 

briefly, before closing for an indefinite 

period to review and address customer 

feedback. After that, Lucky Dog will prepare 

for a permanent reopening, with an 

exact date to be determined. 

Additionally, Miss Becky’s Salsa Shack 

has received temporary approval to use 

Lucky Dog Central’s kitchen space to produce 

her specialty-made salsa and chips. 

A public hearing was held during the 

Planning & Zoning Commission meeting 

Aug. 5 for the operation of a commercial 

kitchen in the building. 

“It would be a low-intensity commercial 

use,” said Joe Vujnich, director of planning 

and parks. 

Miss Becky’s currently sells products at 

the Wildwood Farmer’s Market on Saturdays 

and at other events. The owner is a 

resident of Wildwood and would like to be 

able to work in town, he said. 

Mayor Joe Garritano says one of the 

struggles of local businesses is not having 

enough foot traffic. 

“So, to see another business open up here, 

I feel this is a good way … they’re both 

helping each other to move forward and 

thrive,” he said. 

After the soft opening in September, the 

cafe will close temporarily to make any 

additional revisions and then open permanently, 

he said. 

The operation of a commercial kitchen at 

the site will go before the City Council in 

September. 

WILDWOOD 

Parade registration, 

Scavenger Hunt underway 

The city’s celebration of all things Wildwood 

is just weeks away but it’s not too 

late to register to participate in the annual 

and much-anticipated parade. 

This year’s theme is Rooted in Wildwood. 

The parade steps off from Wildwood 

Crossing Shopping Center (Schnucks) at 10 

a.m. (line up begins at 9 a.m.) and proceeds 

down Manchester Road to Main Street via 

Taylor Avenue. Groups of family, friends, 

neighbors, teammates and Scouts are welcome 

to participate with floats, cars or simply 

by walking in the parade. It’s an easy 1-mile 

route and participation is free. But don’t 

delay, call (636) 458-0440 to register today. 

Returning ahead of the celebration is 

the Celebrate Wildwood Scavenger Hunt, 

which has grown in popularity each year. 

This year’s Scavenger Hunt clue sheet is 

available for download now on the city’s 

website (cityofwildwood.com) or for pick 

up at city hall, 16860 Main St., or at the 

YMCA, 2641 Hwy. 109. 

As participants search for clues they’ll 

explore the city’s parks, trails and local 

businesses, collecting stickers along the 

way. To claim a prize, participants need to 

collect stickers from at least 15 of the 21 

scavenger hunt locations and bring their 

completed scavenger hunt page to the City 

Tent at Celebrate Wildwood between 11 

a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. 

Lucky Dog Central to 

reopen as coffee shop 

Owners Diana Mekler and Adam Shomstein 

plan to reopen Lucky Dog Central at 

16917 Manchester Road next month, this 

time with two-legged customers in mind 

as well. 

Previously a pet supply shop, Lucky Dog 

Central will now operate as a coffee shop/ 

café, in addition to a retail pet supply shop. 

It is located on three acres in the Workplace 

District in Wildwood Town Center. 

The cafe will provide outdoor seating for 

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Manchester assessing residents’ opinion on 

keeping chickens, survey open until Sept. 1 

By SHWETHA SUNDARRAJAN 

The city of Manchester is looking 

at potentially reevaluating its rules on 

keeping chickens on residential property. 

On July 20, the city opened an 

online survey for residents to provide 

their opinions on keeping chickens in 

city limits. Currently the city permits 

chickens on properties two acres in size, 

in an enclosed area at least 150 feet 

from the property line. 

“Later last year, we had planned on 

kind of doing the survey, just to get the 

temperature of residents as a whole, or 

as many residents as we possibly could, 

to learn what their thoughts were about 

chickens so that we can provide that 

information to the Board of Aldermen,” 

City Administrator Justin Klocke said. 

Within three weeks, the survey garnered 

450 responses. While some may 

be interested in a change, the prospect of 

chicken-keeping doesn’t excite everyone. 

Manchester resident Melissa Watkins 

spoke at the Aug. 5 board meeting, and 

said that chicken keeping could pose a 

health and safety risk. 

“The recent widespread outbreak 

of avian flu is a stark reminder of the 

potential dangers according to a CDC 

report, from July 26, 2024,” Watkins 

said during public comments. “This 

outbreak has infected over 100 million 

poultry and it’s even spread to cows, 

calves, goats … and there was an outbreak 

in St. Louis County as recently as 

December 2023. Allowing chickens in 

a residential area could exacerbate this 

public health threat.” 

The survey is expected to conclude by 

Sept. 1, and responses collected will be 

presented to the board. 

“The board of aldermen is ultimately 

going to be the ones who decide the 

policy for the city,” Klocke said. “And 

you know, we’re always eager to get as 

much information as we can to provide 

them so that they can make a thorough 

and thoughtful decision. And we 

just appreciate the residents who have 

chimed in so far and look forward to 

hearing the input from the ones that will 

chime in over the next month.” 

Chesterfield YMCA chooses health clinic partner 

By CATHY LENNY 

The Gateway Region YMCA 

and SSM Health are partnering to 

develop a new 5,000-square-foot 

medical care facility as part of the 

Chesterfield YMCA’s expansion. 

An Aug. 8 press release stated 

that the new SSM Health clinic 

will deliver primary care for the 

whole family – including screenings, 

prevention, chronic care 

management and referrals into 

specialty care. 

It will provide a specialized 

focus on senior care with 

improved access, navigation and 

coordination, as well as social and 

mental health support for older 

adults. 

“As the city of Chesterfield continues 

to experience exciting growth, 

collaborating with SSM Health will 

allow individuals to meet their healthcare 

needs at SSM Health and their 

wellness needs at the Y all in one stop,” 

Tim Helm, Gateway Region YMCA 

president and CEO, said in the release. 

The SSM Health partnership is part 

of the larger $9.2 million expansion and 

renovation project currently in progress 

at the Chesterfield YMCA. 

One of the improvements being 

made includes removing roughly 6,000 

square feet from the primary face of the 

building along Burkhardt Place. That 

change would affect the main entry 

A rendering of the proposed YMCA rennovations presented to the city of Chesterfield 

earlier this year. 

(Source: City of Chesterfield) 

vestibule and canopy, existing drop-off 

lane, grass courtyard and the children’s 

play yard. 

However, the expansion will add 

roughly 12,000 square feet back to 

the facility’s primary face and contain 

a new wellness center with a curved 

façade that follows the shape of the 

site. 

The existing single-loaded parking 

and drop-off lane will be modified to 

become a double-loaded parking area 

with roughly 30 regular and seven 

accessible parking spaces. Sidewalks 

and landscaped beds will be added 

along the length of the new parking 

area to provide pedestrian-friendly connectivity 

to the main building entrance. 

“We are excited to partner with the 

Gateway Region YMCA by opening 

a clinic in their newly renovated and 

expanded Chesterfield location,” said 

Jeremy Fotheringham, SSM Health 

regional president for St. Louis and 

Southern Illinois. “Our new clinic 

ensures expanded access to high-quality 

providers allowing patients and their 

families to receive personalized care in 

a convenient, patient-centric environment.” 

The expansion and renovation are set 

for completion in spring 2025. 


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Wildwood hires new economic 

development manager 

The city of Wildwood has welcomed Gina 

Tarte as its new communications and economic 

development manager. 

Tarte brings 18 years of professional experience 

to this position, including 

nine years leading 

marketing and communications 

for the Wildwood 

campus of St. Louis Community 

College. 

Tarte 

Before that, she served as 

the director of communications 

for Webster University’s George Herbert 

Walker School of Business and Technology and 

as a senior communications specialist for the 

Rockwood School District. 

Tarte says she started her career working on 

the agency side, supporting McDonald’s owner/ 

operators and Jaguar Land Rover dealers with 

their local marketing needs. 

“These experiences taught me the importance 

of listening to and collaborating with business 

owners to develop strategic solutions, and I plan 

to take this approach in my role at the city,” she 

said. 

She has already attended her first economic 

development committee meeting with the city. 

“This committee plays a key role in shaping 

the city’s economic development priorities, 

and I’m excited to work with them,” she said. 

“Additionally, I’m starting to meet with members 

of our business community to understand 

what’s been successful and gather new ideas.” 

In her new role, Tarte said she plans to 

leverage her background in strategic communications 

to engage residents, businesses and 

stakeholders. She will also focus on strengthening 

and expanding relationships within the business 

community to support local development. 

City Administrator Thomas Lee was the last 

one to serve in the economic development manager 

role, prior to being appointed to his current 

position last year. 

Since joining the city, Tarte has been actively 

involved in the community, Lee said. She participated 

in the Economic Development Committee 

meeting on July 23 and attended the 

West St. Louis County Chamber Luncheon on 

July 25. 

“Her experience in communications and her 

past work with Wildwood businesses have 

already made a positive impact,” he said. “In her 

previous role, she also built strong relationships 

with business owners throughout the city, which 

will be valuable as she works to strengthen ties 

between the city and the business community.” 

Lee plans to formally introduce Tarte to the 

business community at the upcoming Wildwood 

Business Forum, scheduled for Sept. 12, 

from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at city hall.



Aug. 6 Primary Election results 

By RISA CIDONI 

Unofficial results for the Aug. 6 Primary 

Election are in. 

In the governor’s race, Lieutenant Governor 

Mike Kehoe was the leading Republican 

candidate with 39.41% (274,480) of votes. 

Rep. Crystal Quade (D-District 132) won 

the Democratic nomination with 50.25% 

(189,822) of votes. They, along with Libertarian 

Bill Slantz, will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. 

In the lieutenant governor’s race, David 

Wasinger secured the Republican nomination 

with 31.39% (206,875) of votes and 

Rep. Richard Brown (D-District 27) held 

the Democratic nomination with 64.93% 

(231,970) of votes. 

In West County, three Republican candidates 

also battled for the District 15 State 

Senate seat, as current Sen. Andrew Keonig 

(R) closes the last year of his second fouryear 

term in the position. Republican candidates 

Mark Harder, Jim Bowlin and David 

Gregory campaigned for the seat. 

Gregory won the nomination with 40.76% 

(9,086) of votes. In a public statement on 

Aug. 7, Gregory expressed his intention to 

unite with the other Republican candidates in 

Jefferson City. 

“Both of my opponents ran tough races and 

had respectable results,” Gregory said. “Iron 

sharpens iron. I look forward to uniting with 

them to focus on fighting for the policies our 

families and communities deserve in Jefferson 

City.” 

Gregory, a former state representative 

for District 96, will run against Joe Pereles 

(D) and Joe Coleman (L) for the District 15 

senate spot on November’s ballot. Following 

the Aug. 6 election, Coleman released a 

statement that said, in part, “As our next state 

senator, I will prioritize everyone’s rights and 

every freedom all the time.” 

“I carry that message throughout West 

County as I panhandle for Powerball tickets, 

to compete with the seven-figure spend my 

opponents have deployed to buy our district,” 

Coleman said. 

Pereles did not respond to a request for 

comment. 

For ballot initiatives impacting the West 

County area, Proposition A requested a 

19-cent property tax increase to update and 

maintain the Monarch Fire Protection District’s 

resources. Monarch has been impacted 

in emergency response ability due to a limited 

number of ambulances and outdated 

equipment. Funding from Proposition A will 

help add fully-staffed ambulances and update 

firefighters’ protective gear. 

Proposition A passed with 64.31% (9,037) 

of voters choosing “yes.” 

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Property owner seeks to place Heimann House on historic register 


A request has been made to put the Heimann 

House at 3900 Tamara Trail on Wildwood’s 

historic register. 

The dogtrot log cabin, originally built 

in 1859, had four rooms with a breezeway 

that extended through the middle of the 

building. 

Ernst Heimann was the owner of the 

log cabin in 1878. As others took over 

ownership of the property, and it has gone 

through many transformations. 

A two-room addition to the home was 

the first major alteration. Then in the early 

1900s, the dogtrot was enclosed, and the 

logs were covered with clapboard siding. 

In 1949 a fieldstone fireplace and chimney 

were erected, along with two stone pillars 

at the entrance to the property. A kitchen 

was added to the east side of the house. 

While the home was vacant for a time in 

the 1950s and 1960s and in a state of disrepair, 

it was later modernized with heating, 

plumbing and an interior renovation. 

Although the original construction is 

no longer visible, the home provides a 

living history of its residential construction 

throughout the course of time, said Joe 

The Heimann house from two angles. 

Vujnich, director of planning and parks. 

Originally it was just one-eighth the size of 

the home eventually built around it. 

Stephen Scott is the current owner of 

the historic home. Scott is a registered 

architect and an advisor to the Wildwood 

Historic Preservation Commission. He 

nominated the home to raise awareness of 

the historic asset and the architectural history 

associated with it. 

At the City Council meeting on Aug. 12, 

Scott said he is planning to maintain the 

residential dwelling as his primary home 

and is anxious to get it listed on the city’s 

historic register. 

“I’d like to get that plaque by my front 

door,” he said. “I’d like to preserve it (the 

home) for the future and hopefully this will 

help.” 

The dwelling is located in the historic 

community of Hollow, established in 1834 

by German settlers. 

Throughout the 1800s, Hollow had a 

store, blacksmith, carpenter shop and 

tavern along Market Road (then Manchester 

Road and now Hwy. 100). It was also 

(Photos courtesy of Steve Scott) 

a relay point for the Jefferson City stagecoach 

line. 

The Historic Preservation Commission 

determined that the property meets the 

requirements for inclusion on the city’s 

historic register as it is 75 years of age 

or older, it is associated with a historical 

period and it is of a particular architectural 

style. 

A public hearing regarding the listing of 

the Heimann House was held during the 

council meeting, but no further action was 

yet taken. 

Helping homeowners find relief from their real estate predicaments 

Mike Robinson knows that life happens 

– and his work in real estate places him exactly 

where he can help with the unexpected 

changes that come up for families. Robang 

Properties – Robinson’s home inspection, 

renovation and sales company – purchases 

homes for cash, often assisting families who 

may be facing relocation, job change or repair 

crises. 

“The most interesting thing about this business 

are the dynamics of the families Robang 

Properties helps,” he said. 

Robinson recognizes many of his clients 

have had a sudden loss or a change in jobs. 

Sometimes, a family inherits a house they 

need to sell or a home falls into disrepair 

without finances to do the necessary work. 

Some families may be moving a loved one 

into a care facility or need to downsize, and 

sometimes home sellers may not want to deal 

with real estate agents which can be a challenging 

process. 

“Life changes can be stressful,” Robinson 

said. “It’s never lost on me, the life changes 

people have to deal with when they move out 

of a house. I remember how hard it was to 

leave our home. We lived there 17 years and 

raised our three daughters there,” he said. 

“There are so many life memories in each 

room. It’s almost like a photo album.” 

Stacie and Mike Robinson 

When it’s time to sell, however, Robang 

Properties can reduce the stress associated 

with the sale of a home with a streamlined 

purchase process. Robang gives the home a 

free inspection and the homeowner a quote. 

A closing date is arranged within 14 days of 

the agreement. There are no further inspections, 

no contingencies on the contract, and 

homeowners are paid cash for their property. 

“When I make an offer, they can trust that I 

will close on that offer contingency-free, every 

time,” he said. 

A home ownership entrepreneur since 

1999, Robinson previously worked for a 

while as a grocery distribution sales representative. 

The money and hours were good, 

but the job wasn’t for him. “I just couldn’t 

work for other people,” he said. Instead, he 

made the leap to self-employment and began 

purchasing homes for cash, refurbishing and 

selling them. Changing professions was difficult 

at first, but soon Robang Properties was 

experiencing success. 

“We got some experience under our belt 

and by 2004 we were doing pretty well,” Robinson 

recalled. “My wife Stacie earned her 

CPA as well as her realtor’s license, which 

helped the business tremendously.” 

Robinson realized he had really found his 

niche when working on new construction on 

The Hill converting two-family homes to single-family 

homes on the state streets, while 

simultaneously completing a historic rehab 

on Flora Place in St. Louis. 

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“I was the third owner of that house after 

Henry Shaw,” Robinson said. “I got a kick out 

of modernizing houses but also keeping the 

character of the house, and making the deals 

with the homeowners and helping them. I 

said to myself, ‘this is made for me.’” 

While Robinson did much of the construction 

work back then, he has transitioned into 

more of a management role in recent years. I 

was younger then,” he said. 

After 20 years, Robinson is still surprised 

by predicaments families can experience, but 

he finds great satisfaction in offering them 

help through Robang Properties. “The relief 

comes when they pick the day they want to 

close and it’s not up to another buyer. There’s 

relief that they don’t have to make any repairs. 

There’s relief because they don’t have 

to figure out what to do with their unwanted 

stuff. They can take what they want and leave 

the rest behind,” he said. 

Robinson ‘s 100% contingency-free process 

may be the biggest relief of all. “Without 

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Wildwood subdivision’s commercial 

horse stable to be sold off 


The Deer Pointe Estates subdivision 

plans to sell its commercial horse boarding 

facility to a private owner. 

Originally, the intent of the large lot, 

single-family subdivision was to cater 

to equestrian buyers by having a private 

stable available to them as part of the 

residential community. 

The 30.7-acre tract is located on the 

west side of Ossenfort Road, north of 

Deer Pointe Estates Drive. 

Sale of the nearly 18-acre parcel would 

result in a reduction of the subdivision’s 

common ground area to 10.64 acres. 

However, the pasture area would not be 

substantially reduced, as a lake takes up 

the majority of the property. 

An amendment to the existing conditional 

use permit is required, as the conditions 

associated with it stipulate that 

the horse boarding facility be located on 

a minimum of 30 acres. 

The developer of the property wanted 

to create a unique development for 

equestrian activities that included a private 

stable facility for property owners 

with horses, said Joe Vujnich, director 

of planning and parks. However, not all 

of the buyers purchasing the lots owned 

horses, so the facility was then opened to 

the general public. 

Currently it is being operated as a commercial 

boarding stable. Along with the 

main 19,250-square-foot stable building 

there is a 1,950-square-foot building for 

hay storage and a small shed. 

Several pasture areas with fencing 

have been configured on the property, 

along with outdoor riding arenas. 

A conditional use permit for a commercial 

boarding facility was granted 

in 2004, which had a set of condition 

associated with it. One of these was 

to require a minimum 30 acres for the 

common ground area owned by Deer 

Pointe Estates. 

A request was made to reduce that 

common ground area to 10.64 acres and 

to sell to a private owner the remaining 

18 acres with the horse boarding facility. 

A single-family dwelling could be built 

on the 18-acre site as well. 

The number of equines permitted – 38 

– would remain the same, Vujnich said. 

However, no horse shows or training for 

the general public would be allowed as 

part of the operation. 

Any design changes or additions to the 

structures must be approved by Wildwood’s 

Architectural Review Board. 

Planning & Zoning (P&Z) commissioner 

Ed Kohn (Ward 3) suggested that 

it would be similar to the Baskin Farm 

off Shepard Road. 

One resident submitted an email to the 

planning department regarding the proposal. 

Craig Bidner, who owns property 

adjacent to Deer Pointe Estates, said 

that he could only support the proposal 

with certain caveats, including that the 

10-acre and the 18-acre parcels be deed 

restricted so that no residence or other 

structure could be built on them. In addition, 

he wants to ensure that no wedding 

or party venue be allowed on the horse 

property and that it could only function 

as an equestrian facility. 

The request for the modification of the 

permit was given initial approval by P&Z 

at its Aug. 5 meeting. 



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Coeur following Kohn’s closure 

By ARTI JAIN 

Kohn’s Kosher Deli, the only kosher 

deli in St. Louis, shuttered its doors on 

July 9. On July 25, Vaad Hoeir, a kosher 

certification company, said that Nate’s 

Kosher Deli will operate out of Kohn’s 

space until further notice. No opening 

date has been set. 

No specific reasoning for Kohn’s closing 

was provided. Vaad Hoeir said in a 

release while individuals had been working 

on solutions to provide more kosher 

food services to the area, including 

potentially reopening Kohn’s, there were 

“numerous practical and legal issues” 

that needed to be dealt with by parties 

involved. 

The temporary deli, Nate’s Kosher 

Deli, will feature a butchery, dine-in and 

take-out deli times and take-out catering. 

The restaurant is owned by Avi Rosenberg, 

the former director of operations at 

the Simply Sushi Kosher franchise.

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By SHWETHA SUNDARRAJAN 



With the turn of a screw, Alvin Fry can 

bring an instrument alive. Rockwood 

custodian and local luthier Alvin Fry has 

been fixing up violins and guitars since 

1980 after his own 1959 Martin guitar was 

stolen. Instead of buying a new guitar, Fry 

decided to build his own. 

“I just bought some wood and started 

building guitars. And so it progressed on 

and I basically tried to understand different 

instruments and how they work, how they 

were different from each other. And that 

kind of led me to violins because they’re 

a natural progression (from guitars),” Fry 

said. 

By day, Fry works as a custodian at the 

Rockwood School District’s Administrative 

Annex in Eureka. He spends his free 

time figuring out how to make instruments 

really sing. 

His most recent restoration work was for 

someone who works in the same building – 

repairing a thrift shop violin that belonged 

to Rockwood Director of Educational 

Equity and Access Dr. Cassandra Suggs. 

Suggs had bought the broken violin 

from Goodwill several years ago as a décor 

piece, planning to hang it up in her office. 

Instead, Suggs said Fry was instantly 

drawn to the violin, offering 

several times to repair 

the instrument. 

“Whenever he came to 

the room, he kept looking 

at it and touching it. And 

he was just drawn to it,” 

Suggs said. “And he said, 

‘I can fix it.’ And I was like, 

‘No, I’m good. I’m just 

gonna put some glue on it, 

put it back up there.’” 

Suggs said she thought 

there was a bit of poetry 

in finding a new use-case 

for the broken instrument, 

that it reminded her how 

people go through difficult 

times but can still have a purpose to fulfill. 

However, after seeing Fry’s passion for 

repairing instruments, Suggs agreed to let 

Fry work his magic. 

The repair work provided a challenge, as 

Fry wanted to preserve the unique design 

on the sides and back of the violin. 

That didn’t stop Fry from returning to 

Suggs’ office only four weeks later with 

the newly repaired violin. 

“When you play it, it should surprise 

you,” Fry said. “It should give you more 

than you dreamed was possible. That’s 

what I want in an 

instrument. And 

that’s what I wanted 

[for] her and when we got done, I wanted 

to go ‘Oh this is amazing.’” 

That’s the reaction Fry said he wants 

with every instrument, to put a violin or 

guitar in someone’s hands and see their 

look of surprise at the quality of the sound. 

Fry’s 40-plus year crusade has been to 

transform any violin, even the cheapest 

iterations, and turn them into an instrument 

that could rival legends like a Stradivarius 

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Rockwood custodian’s hidden talent at restoring, creating musical instruments 

Alvin Fry with Rockwood Educational 

Equity and Access Director Dr. 

Cassandra Suggs, along with a violin 

he recently restored for her. 

(Photos courtesy of Rockwood School District) 

or Guarneri, rare and highly sought-after 

styles of violin. 

“So that was my goal and what I’ve been 

working on (with Suggs’ violin), one of the 

things that did was gave me another chance 

to look at a test to see if I was assessing the 

things correctly,” Fry said. “To not just glue 

it back together or to change the bridge or 

set the pegs. But to make it a sound that we 

can play it and go, ‘Well, that’s a superior 

violin, this is not average.’” 

Fry’s instruments have 

received praise from artists, 

orchestras, quartets and 

musical institutions worldwide. 

In April, the St Louis 

Classical Guitar Society’s 

Guitar Quartet members 

played Fry’s guitars at an 

hour-long concert at the 

St. Louis Artists’ Guild in 

Clayton. His instrument restoration work 

has also made its way to places like the 

Smithsonian, where Fry’s repaired violins 

were put to the test alongside a Stradivarius. 

In Suggs office, Fry pitted the violin he 

repaired for her against the one he’d brought 

to the Smithsonian, to test the sound. 

“It was pure, beautiful, surprising to me,” 

Fry said. “Stunning, more beautiful than 

most of the instruments I’ve worked on.” 

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MICDS senior Hattie Sloane represented 

Australia in the 2024 U20 Women’s World 

Lacrosse Championship, held in Hong 

Kong Aug. 17 and 18. Sloane spent the 

summer training and playing with a local 

club team in Melbourne and the local Victorian-based 

U20 squad members. 

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Makenna, daughter of Lafayette High 

social studies teacher Jodie Lee, was diagnosed 

with alopecia when she was about 

18 months old. Alopecia is a condition that 

causes hair loss on various parts of the 

body, including the scalp. 

As Makenna approached preschool, Lee 

worried about how her new classmates 

would accept her and how she could aid in 

that process. 

“I looked for a book to read to her new 

class highlighting leadership, friendship 

and kindness while telling the story of how 

brave she is to walk into spaces looking 

different than everyone else, but I couldn’t 

find one,” Lee said. “After a while, I 

thought, ‘Maybe I could write one!’” 

The result is Lee’s debut children’s book, 

“Makenna’s Brave Start,” which was released 

July 8. It tells the story of a student navigating 

school for the first time while also being 

different from the other new students. 

Lee, who was a Rockwood student from 

elementary to high school, is planning for 

“Makenna’s Brave Start” to be the first in a 

“Different at School” book series, named for 

the organization she started in the summer 

of 2022. The goal of Different at School 

(differentatschool.com) is to increase 

awareness, inspire students to celebrate 

what makes them unique and encourage 

strong leadership skills for all students. 

Garnering personal 

political experience 

CBC student Lucas Borage was one of 

the local students selected to participate in 

the annual Missouri Boys State program 

held this year at Lindenwood University in 

St. Charles. 

Sponsored by the American Legion, the 

2024 session marked the 84th gathering of 

high school juniors from across Missouri, 

who come to Boys State to experience 

hand-on leadership and learning. Using 

the country’s democratic system as a basis, 

program participants, known as ‘citizens,’ 

build a functional state government from 

the city level up. This includes roles in 

businesses, law, first responders, entertainment, 

journalism and tourism. 

Lucas took on a leadership role in the 

tourism department, where he oversaw 

outreach and graphic design for the department. 

Likewise, the American Legion Auxiliary 

hosts Girls State and Anvi Talyan 

was one of 12 Rockwood School District 

students to participate. The Girls State 

program was also held at Lindenwood 

and, like their male peers, the girls build 

their own state and experience the value of 

public office, the strength of the individual 

voice and the importance of voting. Participants 

hear from notable speakers throughout 

the week and hold elections to choose 

representatives at the city, county and state 

level. Talyan was one of 10 representatives 

elected for her county and one of five 

Rockwood students to earn elected office 

at Girls State. 

Anvi Talyan (right) with a colleague at 

Girls State on the campus of Lindenwood 

University 

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FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDING 6/30/24 

REVENUE General Fund Capital Projects Fund 

Sales Taxes $ 5,922,546 $ 367,264 

Other Taxes 1,107,148 - 

Licenses & Permits 1,290,983 - 

Public Utility Licenses 1,766,559 - 

Court Fines 211,041 - 

Police & Communications 206,741 - 

Community Programs 2,216,978 - 

Grants & Donations 25,237 80,486 

Sale of Capital Assets 8,550 - 

Investment Income 375,745 - 

Escrows 9,142 - 

Miscellaneous 39,040 - 

Total: $ 13,179,710 $ 447,750 

EXPENDITURES 

Administration $ 1,828,604 $ - 

Parks & Recreation 3,012,709 18,807 

Police 3,591,846 152,132 

Public Works 2,107,393 95,453 

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By WARREN MAYES 

New look coming to Parkway 

North football team 

Don’t think Parkway North coach Karl 

Odenwald is becoming a fashionista. 

However, a change is coming for the 

Vikings football team. 

For the first time in school history, Parkway 

North will be wearing black helmets 

this fall. It’s the same design as the past three 

seasons but with an inverse color scheme. 

“The players have been asking for black 

helmets for the past several years,” Odenwald 

said. “It was really a player-led movement.” 

The main difference is that black will be 

the predominant color of the helmet. While 

it’s a subtle change, Odenwald said it is not 

unprecedented. 

“The Parkway North helmets have 

evolved over the last 52 seasons,” Odenwald 

said. “Originally, the helmets were gray and 

silver with purple lettering. Sometime in 

the 1980’s, coach Denny Staub moved to a 

purple helmet. 

“There have been minor changes to the 

helmet since then, but the helmet remained 

The new Parkway North football helmet 

(Photo provided) 

purple. Now, 2024 will be the first year for 

black helmets.” 

The new design gets a thumbs-up from 

players and coaches. 

“We really like them,” Odenwald said. “I 

think they go well with our color scheme 

and uniforms. This was the player’s idea, so 

they are thrilled with black helmets.” 

What about the Viking nation? Are the 

fans satisfied? 

“The reaction from the community has 

been overwhelmingly positive,” Odenwald 

said. “Everyone who has seen them has 

been very complimentary.” 

Westminster coach 

to be honored 

Westminster Christian 

Academy boys’ basketball 

coach Dale Ribble 

has been named to the 

Nebraska High School 

Sports Hall of Fame. He 

will be recognized for his 

Ribble 

playing career in a ceremony 

to be held in September. 

Ribble attended high school at Millard 

South in Omaha, where he was a two-sport 

athlete in baseball and basketball. 

In basketball, Ribble played in back-toback 

state championships in his junior and 

senior years (1988 and 1989). He played for 

his father, Larry Ribble. 

The 1988-89 state championship team 

was the last undefeated Class A team 

in Nebraska and was inducted into the 

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame 

in 2013. 

Ribble still holds three program records 

for Millard South: career 3-point percentage, 

season 3-point percentage and season steals. 

On the diamond, he helped his team to a 

Legion summer state championship. 

Ribble played in college at Southwest 

Missouri State, now Missouri State. In his 

four years with the Bears, he helped lead 

the team to two NIT appearances and two 

NCAA tournament appearances. 

Ribble started his coaching career at the 

college level, making stops at Hastings, 

Missouri State, Drury and Missouri-St. 

Louis as an assistant coach. Then he served 

as head coach at Lindenwood and State Fair 

Community College. 

In 2016, he came to Westminster as a 

physical education teacher and head basketball 

coach. 

In his eight years at the helm, he has led 

the team to 161 wins, three district championships 

and a Class 5 second-place finish 

in 2021. 

College women’s tennis 

Chesterfield native 

Ellie Burger is the new 

women’s tennis coach at 

Belmont University. 

Burger, a St. Joseph’s 

Academy graduate, was 

Missouri Valley Conference 

champion as a 

Burger 

player at Missouri State. 

“I’m incredibly humbled and honored to 

join Belmont as the women’s tennis head 

coach,” Burger said. “The women’s tennis 

program is coming off a strong season and 

I’m excited to continue the success into the 

future. It’s evident that Belmont University 

has a standard of excellence, and I look forward 

to contributing to the tradition.” 

Burger spent the last two seasons leading 

the Missouri State women’s tennis program. 

Taking over a team that went 0-19 the 

season prior to June of 2022, Burger led the 

Bears to 13 victories this past spring for the 

most since the program was resurrected in 

2014. In two seasons at the helm, Burger 

guided Missouri State to 20 dual-match 

wins and a berth in the 2024 MVC Tennis 

Championship. 

“I’m very excited to welcome Ellie Burger 

to the Belmont family,” said Director of 

Athletics Scott Corley in a statement. “Her 

familiarity with the Missouri Valley Conference 

is extremely valuable as we pursue 

conference championships. Turning around 

a winless program at Missouri State was 

impressive and I am confident Ellie will 

continue the recent success of our women’s 

tennis team.” 

In her second season as head coach at her 

alma mater, Burger helped the Bears to a 

4-4 conference record and a fifth-place tie in 

the final Valley standings. Two of Burger’s 

players earned All-MVC honors and Missouri 

State put together four separate threematch 

winning streaks. 

Burger was a standout player for the Bears 

from 2017-21. A three-time All-MVC performer, 

Burger finished her collegiate career 

third in school history in singles winning 

percentage (.782). Burger achieved a 43-18 

career singles record and won an MVC individual 

title at No. 3 singles in 2019. 

Burger enjoyed a successful high school 

career at St. Joseph’s Academy. She earned 

first-team all-state honors as the state tournament 

runner-up. She reached as high as No. 2 

in Missouri and 235th nationally in Tennis- 

Recruiting.net’s class of 2017 rankings. 

Sports run in the family – Burger’s older 

brother, Jake, was the 11th overall pick in 

the 2017 MLB Draft and currently plays for 

the Miami Marlins. Jake played at CBC in 

high school and Missouri State in college. 

Women’s Fore State 

Championship 

Tina Jones, of Wildwood, and Ellen Port, 

of St. Louis, were the local women playing 

for Team Missouri in the annual Women’s 

Fore State Championship. 

The event was played at the Hardscrabble 

Country Club in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Each Fore State Team is composed of four 

players from each division: Amateur (age 

39 or less), Mid-Amateur (age 40-59) and 

Masters (age 60+). 

Port was in the Mid-Amateur while Jones 

was in the Masters division. 

Team Missouri finished in third place with 

a total of 12 points. Oklahoma and Arkansas 

each finished with 13 points. Kansas was 

last 10 points. 

In singles play, Port clinched a victory 

against Jill Johnson of Oklahoma 4 & 3 

while Jones defeated Oklahoma’s Teresa 

DeLarzelere 5 & 4. 

In four-ball matches, Port and Dee Johnson. 

of Perryville, defeated Oklahoma’s 

Janet Miller and Emily Baber, winning 6 & 

5. Jones and Janis Clemens, of Sedalia, beat 

Kansas’ Terri Albers and Mary Larson with 

a score of 7 & 6. 

In foursome matches, Jones and Clemens 

won against Oklahoma’s Lori Harned and 

Teresa DeLarzelere 6 & 5. Port and Johnson 

lost to Arkansas’ Julie Oxendine and 

Melissa Holland 1 up.

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With a parade, a petting zoo, a dog 

paddle, nationally recognized bands on the 

main stage and a midway filled with rides, 

food and games, what doesn’t Manchester 

Homecoming have? The only thing missing 

is you! So save the date for three days 

of nonstop fun. 

The Down on the Farm-themed festival 

takes place Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, 

Sept. 8 in Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359 Old 

Meramec Station Road. 

Here’s what to know before you go. 

Parking & Shuttles 

Parking will be available on the Schroeder 

Park baseball fields, located at 700 St. 

Joseph’s Lane with a section of the ballfield 

reserved for accessible parking. A few accessible 

parking spaces also will be available on 

the park’s parking lot near the tennis courts. 

Additional general parking will be 

available at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 

567 St. Joseph’s Lane; The Journey 

Church, 625 N. Meramec Station Road; 

and Community Christian Church, 623 N. 

Meramec Station Road. 

A free shuttle will run between Schroeder 

Park and The Journey and Community 

Christian churches. Parking in residential 

areas is prohibited and will be patrolled. 

Pets & Picnic Baskets 

You can register your canine companions 

for the annual Dog Paddle at the Pool on 

Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.; however, 

it’s best to keep all other areas of the 

festival pet-free. The crowds and activities 

can be unsettling for pets. Likewise, dogs 

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Picnic baskets also should be left at home. 

Manchester Homecoming features an abundance 

of food and drink, with proceeds often 

going to benefit local charities and organizations. 

For this reason, outside food and drink 

are prohibited and festival-goers are encouraged 

to patronize on-site concessions. 

Parade 

This year’s parade, sponsored by Allen 

Roofing & Siding, features a Down on the 

Farm theme and a new route. Leading the 

parade as grand marshals will be Manchester’s 

own Community Band. 

The parade will step off on Saturday, Sept. 

7 at 10 a.m. from The Journey Church, 625 

N. Meramec Station Road. The new route 

continues briefly north on N. Meramec 

Station Road before turning onto Burwick 

Terrace where it will intersect with 

and head south on Bromfield Terrace. At 

Broadhurst Drive, the parade travels west 

until it reaches Hanna Road. On Hanna, 

it heads south to Big Bend Woods Drive 

before turning north at Canary Drive and 

ending at Wren Hollow Elementary. 

This year’s parade will feature a special 

appearance by St. Louis Blues mascot 

Louie as well as Homecoming Honorees, 

community groups on floats, dancers, 

bands and more. 

School groups, Scouts, dance troupes, 

businesses, bands and even groups of funloving 

friends are welcome to participate 

in the parade. To learn more, email Becky 

Jones at bjones@manchestermo.gov or call 

(636) 391-6326, ext. 400. 

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my D.C. office at (202) 225-1621 if you would like to 

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How about a newly minted Eagle Scout? Let me know. 

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As the librarian at Carman Trails Elementary, 

Leah has transformed the library into an 

immersive multimedia experience. She has 

introduced students to 3D printing via Tinkercard 

and acquired Botley Coding Robots, 

enriching the students’ education experience. 

Leah also broadcasts the school’s morning 

news online, to keep students informed. 

Leah reorganized the library’s fiction 

section based on genres, which increased 

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HOMECOMING HONOREES 

Parade Grand Marshals: Manchester Community Band 

The Manchester Community 

Band has delighted audiences 

with its series of three Sunday 

evening concerts for more than 

a decade. Composed of 117 

talented Manchester residents 

with a passion for music, the 

band showcases a wide range 

of skill levels. Each concert 

is themed. This year’s themes 

included “Quest for Freedom: 

American Visions,” “Disney 

100,” and “Landscapes.” 

Don’t miss their concerts next summer 

– and if you’re a musical Manchester 

resident with a passion to perform, email 

manchestercommunityband@gmail.com. 

Residents of the Year: Greg and Suzanne Smith 

Greg and Suzanne 

have lived in Manchester 

for 27 years, During that 

time, they have become 

known as one of the “Most 

Engaged Neighbors” not 

only by the city but all of 

Missouri as well. Last year, 

the Smiths were recognized 

by the University of Missouri 

Extension for their 

community involvement. 

Greg and Suzanne Smith 

Serving Our Students: Leah Manley 

They credit their 

upbringing and the friendly 

atmosphere of their neighborhood 

for motivating 

their community engagement. 

Every December, the 

Smiths personally decorate 

more than 100 trees surrounding 

their neighborhood 

lake with more than 

100,000 lights at their own 

expense. 

circulation, and 

held a Bingo 4 

Books event that 

gave away more 

than 100 books. 

Additionally, she 

creates monthly 

themed displays 

and hosts authors 

and storytellers. Leah Manley 

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Business of the Year: El Nopal Mexican Restaurant 

Founded by the late David 

Escamilla, El Nopal has been 

serving tasty Mexican cuisine 

for more than 30 years. 

Through the restaurant, David’s 

widow, Nikki, has evolved into 

a community pillar, known for 

her generosity. Some of the 

ways that Nikki has cared for 

the community are by comping 

meals for elderly patrons and 

fundraising for various causes. 

She also works with the Parkway School 

District and Spanish teachers in organizing 

fiestas for students. 

Described by her staff as loving and generous, 

Nikki’s impact extends far beyond 

El Nopal’s walls.



WHAT TO KNOW, from page 18 

Kids’ Corner 

Free activities for the little ones are a 

hallmark of the Manchester Homecoming 

made possible by the generous support of 

local businesses. 

From noon-4 p.m. on both Saturday and 

Sunday, kids can participate in hands-on 

fun; however, not every activity is available 

both days. 

Saturday’s activities feature: 

• Home Depot Build Kits from noon-4 p.m. 

• S&S Petting Zoo from 1-4 p.m. 

• Girl Scouts activities from 1-4 p.m. 

• Book Walk (win books) from 1-1:30 p.m. 

• Balloon Artist, sponsored by The Goddard 

School, from 1-3 p.m. 

• Tee Styles Hair Designs from 1-4 p.m. 

Sunday’s activities feature: 

• Olympia Gym Obstacle Course from 

noon-4 p.m. 

• S&S Petting Zoo from 1-4 p.m. 

• Girl Scouts activities from 1-4 p.m. 

• Book Walk (win books) from 1-1:30 p.m. 

• Airbrush Artist (face paint), sponsored by 

Hoefercamp Real Estate, from 1-3 p.m. 

Dog Paddle in the Pool 

It’s tradition to turn the pool over to the 

pooches at Manchester Homecoming. With 

the Aquatic Center officially closed to people, 

it’s time for the canines to have some fun. 



The annual Dog Paddle event will be held 

from 1-4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. 

For $11, up to two dogs and one person 

can tool around the pool. Admission for 

each additional person is $3; admission for 

each additional dog is $4. 

Owners must bring current vaccination 

records (Distemper, Bordetella and 

Rabies), and per city ordinance, dangerous 

or aggressive animals must be muzzled. 

Bingo 

Free Bingo will be offered under the Big 

Tent from 1-1:45 p.m. on Saturday and 

from 12:30-1:15 p.m. on Sunday. Stop by 

and try to win a prize! 

Carnival & Rides 

Whether you’re a ride enthusiast who 

likes high-flying fun or a tiny tot who 

wants a cool spin on the kiddie cars, there 

will be rides for everyone and a Midway 

full of great games and activities. 

This year’s rides will once again be provided 

by American Banner Amusements 

branded as “the safest, cleanest and brightest 

midway with a level of experience that 

is second to none.” 

On Friday and Saturday, ticket prices are 

$1 each or $20 for 24. Ride costs vary. On 

Sunday, a.k.a. “Family Day,” all rides will 

be one ticket and tickets will be $2. 

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while behind the wheel – and reduce the 

chances of having an accident due to distracted 

driving – offer them cash to do it, a 

new study found. And that monetary incentive 

is most effective if you also let them 

know how well they’re doing at reducing 

phone usage compared with other drivers. 

A research team at the University of Pennsylvania’s 

Perelman School of Medicine 

designed a trial to measure the effectiveness 

of different techniques to help reduce 

distracted driving. When they tempted a 

group of drivers with a cash incentive, and 

also provided regular feedback to let them 

know how they were doing compared to 

other drivers, their phone use dropped significantly. 

Over the course of seven weeks, the team 

tested several different strategies to curb distracted 

driving. One strategy paired weekly 

feedback on phone use with a cash incentive 

of up to $50 at the end of the study if the 

drivers used their phones less than others, 

which produced a 15% decrease in handheld 

phone usage. However, when drivers 

were told that they would receive the same 

amount of money paid out in weekly installments 

– but lose it if they engaged in handheld 

phone usage while driving – phone use 

went down by 21%. 

“In the United States, there are over 

800,000 crashes per year due to distracted 

driving, with cell phone use while driving 

being a leading cause. This occurs despite 

numerous laws banning handheld phone 

use,” said lead author M. Kit Delgado, 

M.D., MS, an associate professor of Emergency 

Medicine and Epidemiology. “We 

were able to use the power of humans’ natural 

aversion to loss and regret, as well as our 

desire to fit in to social norms, to achieve 

some significant results.” 

Auto insurance companies recorded a 

30% increase in accidents caused by distracted 

drivers between 2011 and 2020, 

mainly due to phone usage behind the 

wheel. As a result, many are testing usagebased 

insurance policies where customers 

agree to download smartphone apps which 

monitor their driving performance and cell 

phone usage in exchange for safe driver 

discounts. This study included more than 

2,000 customers of Progressive Insurance 

who were invited to participate in a usagebased 

program. 

Americans still unsure of proper 

cooking temps, survey shows 

Most of us are aware that eating undercooked 

meats can cause serious foodborne 

illnesses like salmonella. However, 

only about 25% of Americans “often” or 

“always” use a meat thermometer when 

cooking beef or chicken – and half “never” 

or “rarely” do, a recent survey conducted at 

the Annenberg Public Policy Center found. 

At the same time, most survey participants 

also said they are unsure what cooking temperatures 

are necessary to kill bacteria and 

viruses in the meats they consume. 

Researchers at Annenberg said their survey’s 

findings may be especially important 

in light of the recent discovery of the H5N1 

avian influenza, or “bird flu,” virus in 

some U.S. dairy cattle – although no meat 

from any infected cow has entered the food 

supply to date, according to the USDA. 

“While we have multiple safeguards in 

place to protect consumers, we continue 

to recommend consumers properly handle 

raw meats and cook to a safe internal temperature,” 

the agency advised. 

Likewise, no one in the U.S. has been 

infected with the bird flu virus due to 

undercooked poultry, the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

recently reported. 

Most Americans are still unsure about safe 

internal temperatures when cooking beef 

and poultry, a recent survey found. 

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Mercy Internal Medicine Residency marks 70 years 

When Mercy launched its internal medicine 

residency program in 1954, it was the 

first community-based program of its kind 

in Missouri. In late July, Mercy officials 

celebrated the program’s 70th anniversary. 

Since its inception, the Mercy Internal 

Medicine Residency has trained more 

than 400 physicians, who treat patients 

in Missouri and across the U.S. The 

three-year program based at Mercy Hospital 

St. Louis has an enduring legacy of 

training the next generation of compassionate 

and community-minded internists, 

said Dr. Farrin Manian, Mercy St. 

Louis Department of Medicine chairman. 

“One of the ways to gauge the success of 

any residency program is when its faculty 

members freely trust their graduates to care 

for their family members or themselves. 

This is what I have seen and continue to 

see with our residency program, and I am 

proud to be part of it,” Manian said. 

Nine residents join the program annually, 

and each has the option of pursuing 

a variety of specialty areas, including 

primary care, hospital medicine, critical 

care or other medical subspecialties. 

Nearly half of all primary care physicians 

affiliated with Mercy St. Louis 

today are graduates. 

The random survey of roughly 1,500 

Americans included several questions 

asking respondents whether certain internal 

cooking temperatures were correct or incorrect 

– questions which more than half of 

them got wrong. For example, fewer than 

40% knew that poultry, eggs and ground 

beef should be heated to an internal temperature 

of 165°F, and only about 1 in 5 knew 

that steak should be heated to at least 145°F. 

On the calendar 

BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers 

a Family & Friends CPR course on Saturday, 

Aug. 24 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Missouri 

Baptist Medical Center, 3015 N. Ballas 

Road, in Auditorium Rooms 1, 2 and 3. This 

class uses the American Heart Association’s 

curriculum to teach hands-on CPR skills. 

Course does not include certification upon 

completion. The cost is $50. Register at 

classes-events.bjc.org. 

• • • 

St. Luke’s Hospital and Schnucks offer a 

nutrition class on Monday, Aug. 26 from 

2-3 p.m. at Schnucks Kehrs Mill, 2511 

Kehrs Mill Road in Ballwin. A St. Luke’s 

dietitian will discuss how to find and make 

healthier choices at the grocery store; how 

to read a food label; and nutrition recommendations 

for optimal health. Participants 

will also receive wellness resources, samples 

and a $10 Schnucks gift card. The cost 

is $5 per person. Register at stlukes-stl.com. 

• • • 

St. Luke’s Hospital presents Conversations 

for Women on Thursday, Sept. 5 

from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Desloge Outpatient 

Center, 121 St. Luke’s Center Drive 

in Chesterfield, in Building A. Join us 

for informal presentations with women’s 

health specialists. This month’s topic is 

Look Out Below, discussing pelvic health. 

Register at stlukes-stl.com. 

• • • 

St. Luke’s Hospital offers Make Peace 

with Food: Basics of Mindful Eating 

on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from noon-1 p.m. at 

Desloge Outpatient Center Building A, 121 

St. Luke’s Center Drive in Chesterfield, in 

Conference Room 3. Join us for a free inperson 

class to learn the basics about mindful 

eating. Register at stlukes-stl.com. 

• • • 

Pedal the Cause 2024 takes place on 

Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22 at 

The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in 

St. Charles. All funds raised benefit Siteman 

Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at 

St. Louis Children’s Hospital. This year’s 

event will feature new course options, a 

signature Spin Zone, a virtual participation 

option and a Kids Challenge. Detailed 

information and registration are available 

at pedalthecause.org. 

• • • 

BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital 

offers a Babysitting 101 course on Saturday, 

Sept. 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 

the SLCH Specialty Care Center West 

County, 13001 North Outer Forty Road 

in Town & Country. The cost is $25 per 

child. Advance registration is required at 

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By RISA CIDONI 

For high school students, the start of 

the school year can bring more stress and 

uncertainty than excitement. The combination 

of classes and extracurriculars can 

whip into a whirlwind of anxiety. To prevent 

stress, parents and teens must work 

together to prioritize balance from the 

beginning of the year. 

Academics 

For many high school students, academics 

are their greatest source of stress. 

Choosing the right classes for the school 

year is an important step in achieving balance. 

Class choices at high schools differ 

in rigor and course interest. Most notably, 

classes labeled as ‘honors’ provide 

challenging, fast-paced versions of standard 

courses. Advanced Placement (AP) 

courses also handle comprehensive topics 

that tackle college-level curriculum in the 

high school setting. 

Parkway West High junior Yein has been 

involved in honors and AP courses since 

her freshman year. 

“For me, (choosing classes) is about 

knowing what I can handle and what I can 

accomplish without listening to others,” 

Yein said. 

However, course rigor must be acknowledged 

and carefully considered. Battling 

too much difficult coursework can easily 

become hectic for students. Prioritizing 

challenging material in topics of interest 

can prevent overwork. 

“When students are looking at taking 

upper-level courses, it’s critical to examine 

their interest in the subject matter,” 

said Nicole Buesse, licensed teen and 

family counselor and former high school 

counselor. “If they’re just taking a course 

because it has an honors or AP designation, 

and there’s no interest there, they need 

to talk with a teacher or a counselor and 

determine if they have the desire to put the 

work in for that course.” 

Homework can also cause anxiety. With 

up to eight courses per semester, constant 

schoolwork can quickly add. 

For students with tightly-packed schedules, 

using studying strategies can be beneficial. 

Eureka High guidance counselor 

Kristy Raymond contends that good homework 

strategies take time and consistency 

to develop. 

“Many guidance counselors and students 

recommend keeping some sort of planner, 

whether paper or electronic,” Raymond 

said. “When choosing a method like that, 

you have to stick with it for at least three 

weeks to build a habit.” 

Time management also can help students 

build study habits. 

“You can set a consistent time outside 

of school in a consistent area to get work 

done,” Raymond said. “I’ve also found 

that many of (my students) are seeking 

places outside of their home to get work 

done. Popular places (include) the library 

and Bread Co., and students get more work 

done in that focused area rather than in 

their own home.” 

Parents can help strengthen their student’s 

studying skills by discussing 

expectations and setting guidelines for the 

academic year. 

“Kids and parents can talk together at the 

start of the school year about what makes 

the most sense given the student’s schedule, 

current workload and expectations of the 

household and come up with a few different 

drafts of what the evening could look 

like,” Buesse said. “It’s most important 

that both the parent and student be realistic 

about the goals they’ve set.” 

Activities 

Opportunities outside of class are an 

important part of the high school experience. 

While engaging in these extracurriculars 

can have positive effects, students 

may become swept away in over-commitment. 

“Clubs are a great opportunity to be part 

of your school community,” Rockwood 

District Coordinator of Guidance and 

Counseling Matthew Berry said. “It’s a 

way to build connections and friendships, 

and sometimes those interesting activities 

are things that may encourage you to join 

in the future. It’s a great outlet.” 

However, joining an excessive amount 

of clubs at the start of the school year can 

lead students to struggle with participation. 

Prioritizing is essential. 

“In freshman year, I was doing a lot of 

clubs that my friends were doing,” Yein 

said. “I would just go to meetings and 

do little activities all the time. Now, I’m 

actively trying to be a part of clubs that 

I have a role in. It’s not like I’m just a 

member and go to occasional meetings. It’s 

actually a club I put effort into and I care 

about.” 

Part-time work is another opportunity 

explored by many students, but for many 

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“We have students that come into our 

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According to the 2024 Houzz & Home 

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home is the kitchen. People renovate for 

varied reasons: They don’t like the way the 

kitchen looks. They don’t like how it functions. 

The kitchen is old and out-of-date. 

They’re planning a move soon and they 

want to get as much money as possible 

from the sale of their home. 

The “why” of the remodel often determines 

its “how” – as in how much should a homeowner 

spend, particularly when it comes to 

cabinets, the most costly item on the list. 

According to industry experts, cabinets 

can account for up to 40% of the total 

kitchen remodel cost. The remainder of the 

cost is broken down in descending costs 

for labor, appliances, fixtures, fittings and 

miscellaneous. 

It’s not surprising that cabinets top the list 

in terms of spend, they carry the greatest load 

and take the most abuse. Multiple times per 

day, kitchen cabinet doors and drawers are 

open and shut. Lower cabinets get bumped 

and banged, spilled and splashed on; upper 

cabinets attract airborne grease and dust. All 

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kitchen and bath designer Julie Baum, 

owner of BaumHouse Design. “Some 

people might advise, if you’re planning 

to move in three years, that you install 

cheaper cabinets. But who knows what the 

future will bring.” 

Cabinets are typically made from one of 

three materials: medium density fiberboard 

(MDF), plywood or solid wood. 

MDF is a composite wood product made 

from wood fiber, wax and resin. It can be 

coated in vinyl, covered with a resin-impregnated 

paper layer known as melamine, or 

glued to a thin layer of natural wood veneer. 

Cabinets made from vinyl coated MDF will 

not be able to withstand daily abuse over 

time. The melamine covered MDF fares 

better. It is water-resistant, easy to clean and 

can come in a range of finishes and colors. 

MDF with a veneer mimics wood, resists 

moisture and enhances the cabinets’ durability. 

It’s a common choice in kitchens. 

Plywood cabinets may be an even better 

choice. Plywood is lighter than MDF, which 

can aid in installation. The material also 

offers a better grip for screws, which means 

that door hinges and hardware are less likely 

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your kitchen to look good and function 

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Move over beige, color is coming. 

“I was happy to see that even in artwork, 

color is coming back for spring,” said 

Carrie Keipp, owner of The Foyer in Chesterfield. 

“For the last few years, everything 

has been very neutral, which is fine and we 

will always have neutrals, but it’s fun to see 

color making a return.” 

Keipp recently returned from the summer 

markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas, hosted 

by AmericasMart. It’s where local designers 

and home decor stores go to choose the 

merchandise they think their customers 

will love – and it’s where trends emerge in 

earnest. 

“We walk the showrooms and pick out 

every single Christmas ornament, every 

piece of greenery, every floral. Everything 

is picked out individually,” Keipp said. 

“In January, we’re predominantly picking 

out fall and Christmas merchandise. In 

July, we’re shopping for spring. Although 

this year, we’re doing a Christmas pop-up 

store at St. Louis Premium Outlets in 

Chesterfield. So we were still doing a lot 

of shopping for Christmas while we were 

in Atlanta.” 

Designer Chantell Gibson accompanies 

Keipp, and while the women are shopping 

they’re discussing how to bring the newest 

trends home. 

“In the Midwest, people tend to hold onto 

trends a little longer,” Keipp explained. 

“For instance, the farmhouse trend has been 

popular locally for a long time. So what we 

is help people to blend trends. Metal is a 

big trend – silver, gold, black, champagne 

– which can be incorporated into the farmhouse 

look. 

“Just a few trendy pieces placed in the 

right position in your home, or paired with 

something you already have, will make a 

statement.” 

The Las Vegas market features a large 

selection of furniture in addition to home 

decor and giftables. Keipp said what she 

saw there was that even on large items, like 

tufted leather sofas, color was king. 

“There was a lot of green leather, a lot of 

blue leather. I was surprised,” Keipp said. 

“That’s a pretty bold statement. 

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more jewel-toned, but still I think a lot 

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of those items.” 

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chairs, particularly those that make a statement 

or swivel. 

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Solar heat gain coefficient [SHGC] is 

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MARKET, from page 28 the brand. They are handmade BUDGET, from page 26 

for people to be able to swivel 

and allow the conversation to flow 

easily between the two spaces,” 

Keipp said. “Accent chairs come 

in all shapes and sizes, but often 

they are a little more rounded and 

smaller, so they fit nicely in most 

spaces.” 

Rounded, or ‘relaxed curves,’ is 

another trend that is showing up in 

home decor and furniture design. 

As is a return to more classic lines, 

comfort fabrics like corduroy and 

velvet, more patterns in fabrics and 

tufted upholstery. 

While Pantone has yet to name 

its 2025 Color of the Year, several 

other industry leaders have fully 

embraced a return to color. 

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named Quietude, a light hue 

that reads more sage than blue, as 

from paraffin wax and set 

in glass. They are gorgeous! 

Although they are batteryoperated 

and flameless, they 

look very realistic.” 

Flameless candles also offer 

a safer option than traditional 

candles, especially when used 

in conjunction with silk floral 

arrangements. 

Using candles, florals, art, 

pillows, throws and a few new 

decor or accent pieces, homeowners 

can create what Keipp 

calls “vignettes.” 

“You don’t need to go all 

the way in when it comes to 

trends,” Keipp said. “There are 

plenty of items at market that 

make me say, ‘I wouldn’t want 

that in my home.’ But you can 

dip your toe into something 

new.” 

back to them was always, ‘So, do you want 

to live with a backsplash you don’t love for 

five to seven years, or potentially longer?’ 

“My theory is that you have to do what’s 

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cabinets that function better and will last 

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By WARREN MAYES 

Ahead of the high school football season, 

West Newsmagazine reached out to area 

coaches and asked them to share their 

insights about their top players. Here’s 

a look at who each coach chose, with the 

teams listed in alphabetical order. 

CBC CADETS 

Coach: Scott Pingel 

2023 record: 11-3. Metro Catholic: 3-1. 

Postseason: Reached Class 6 state championship 

game and 38-7 to Liberty North. 

Players to watch this season: 

Triston Abram: 6-foot-2, 225-pound 

senior defensive lineman. Tallied 66 total 

tackles, 14 tackles for loss and eight sacks 

during his junior season. First team allconference 

and all-district. Committed to 

Indiana. 

“He’s fast and can directions in a hurry,” 

Pingel said. “I think he can be very disruptive. 

He’s just a great, great kid. He’s a team 

captain for us. He’s got a high ceiling.” 

Lance Walker: 6-foot-2, 230-pound senior 

defensive end. Made 86 tackles, 10 for a 

loss, with four sacks and one interception. 

Named all-conference, all-district and allstate. 

“He’s a physical cat,” Pingel said. “He 

makes plays in the passing game and run 

game. He’s a really, really good athlete. 

He’s got lots of college offers but hasn’t 

made any decision yet.” 

Corey Simms: 6-foot-4, 190-pound senior 

receiver. Had receptions for 1,049 yards and 

12 TDs and he had 32 catches for 446 yards 

and four touchdowns as a sophomore. 

“He’s a dynamic ballplayer,” Pingel said. 

“Anytime you have a Division I level talent 

like that on your team, you’re excited. He’s 

really good. He’s a good route runner. He’s 

a great blocker. He’s a heck of a football 

player.” 

CHAMINADE RED DEVILS 

Coach: Antoine Torrey 


Postseason: Lost Class 5 District 2 opener 

to Ladue. 


Madden Irving: 5-foot-7, 195-pound 

senior running back. Gained 1,595 yards 

on 204 carries. Second team Class 5 allstate, 

two-time first team all-conference 

running back, two-time academic all-state. 

Had 3,413 all-purpose career yards at 

Chaminade. Offered by Bucknell College. 

Remains undecided. 

DK Weaver: 5-foot-11, 160-pound junior 

cornerback. Made 47 tackles and a teamleading 

four interceptions for his second 

consecutive season to lead the team in 

interceptions. First team Class 5 all-state 

defensive back. First team all-conference 

defensive back. Has great speed and broken 

school track records. 

Tylend Robertson: 6-foot-1, 290-pound 

senior offensive/defensive lineman. Helped 

Chaminade rush for 257 yards per game last 

year. Defensively, he added 12 tackles and 

one sack. Offered by Benedictine University 

as a defensive tackle. 

Arondo Irving: 6-foot, 220-pound sophomore 

linebacker. Led the team in tackles 

with 96 total and added one sack and one 

fumble recovery. First team all-conference. 

Cameron Falb: 5-foot-11, 185-pound 

junior linebacker. Second in team tackles 

last season with 50 total tackles. Lead the 

team in sacks with three. 

“We have three very good backs in Irving, 

Kai Robinson and Marcus Allen with a big 

physical line and some very talented tight 

ends,” Torrey said. “Our quarterback Wyn 

Weiler had a great summer passing. We have 

three extremely talented wide receivers in 

Chris Funches, Miles Lowe and junior newcomer 

Ryan Benedict.” 

DE SMET JESUIT SPARTANS 

Coach: John Merritt 

2023 record: 10-2. Metro Catholic 

Conference: 4-0 to win conference crown. 

Postseason: Defeated SLUH 19-16 to win 

district championship. Reached Class 6 

semifinals, losing 31-28 to CBC, the state 

runner-up. 


Dillon Duff: 6-foot-2, 200-pound quarterback. 

Committed to Kansas State. All-state 

and all-conference. Threw for 1,863 yards 

on 138 of 225 passing. He had 15 touchdown 

passes against five interceptions. Ran 

for 595 yards and scored eight touchdowns. 

“He’s fast. He can run. That makes him a 

dual threat,” Merritt said. “He’s be a captain 

again for us. He’s so smart. He’s such 

a good leader. We’ll start and stop with him. 

He’s a humble hard-working kid.” 

Jason King: 6-foot-3, 235-pound senior 

linebacker. Had a team-leading 90 tackles 

along with two sacks and two interceptions 

last season. All-conference and all-district 

choice. Committed to Missouri. 

“He’s fast and fearless,” Merritt said. 

“He’s a sprinter in track. He runs 100 and 

200. He’s scary in pads. He can do everything. 

He’s a leader and a hitter. He has tremendous 

instincts in the run game. He’s a 

sure tackler with high football IQ. He keeps 

the train moving. He just gets after it.” 

Quincy Byas: 6-foot-3, 235-pound defensive 

end. Made 51 tackles, 12 sacks, 4 interceptions. 

He’s an Eastern Michigan commit. 

Scored three defensive touchdowns. Conference 

defensive player of the year. Named 

first team all-state. 

“He is probably the best high school 

defender I’ve ever been around,” Merritt 

said. “His technique is impeccable. You 

can’t get your hands on him. He’s so smart. 

He has great instincts. If you run a trick play 

against us, he’ll end with the ball. He’s disruptive.” 

EUREKA WILDCATS 

Coach: Jacob Sumner 

2023 record: 8-5. Suburban Conference 

Yellow Pool: 3-2. Postseason: Lost to Cape 

Girardeau Central in Class 5 quarterfinals. 


Jack Lange: 6-foot-9, 300-pound senior 

offensive lineman. Committed to Missouri. 

Second team all-state and all-conference 

selection. 

Jaeger “Jage” Funk: 6-foot-3, 255-pound 

senior defensive lineman. Second team allconference 

selection. Had 45 total tackles, 

with four tackles for loss and a sack. 

“He’s a great strong defensive lineman 

with speed and power,” Sumner said. 

Blake Ashby: 6-foot-2, 230-pound defensive 

lineman/tight end. Led team with 11 

tackles for loss. Second team defensive line 

all-conference choice. Has Division 2 offers. 

“He’s 25-plus pounds heavier this year,” 

Sumner said. “He’s powerful and has good 

speed. He’s a physical player.” 

Ralph Gianino: 6-foot-3, 220-pound 

senior tight end/defensive lineman. 

Jackson Vardeman: 6-foot-4, 305-pound 

offensive/defensive lineman. 

“He’s an awesome leader,” Sumner said. 

“He has great movement and feet.” 

Connor Flinn: 6-foot-3, 285-pound junior 

offensive lineman. Academic all-state selection. 

“He came on strong last year,” Sumner 

said. “He’s physical, fast and he has great 

feet.” 

Stephen Meitz: Senior offensive lineman. 

Missouri State commitment. 

“He had a great 2023 season,” Sumner 

said. “He’s physical, and has great action.” 

Trevor Codak: Junior running back/linebacker. 

748 yards rushing, averaging 6.6 

yards a carry. Scored 12 touchdowns. He 

scored five touchdowns in the district championship 

game last fall. 

“He’s a tough physical runner,” Sumner 

said. 

Larry Reed: 5-foot-10, 170-pound senior 

wide receiver/defensive back. 

“He’s a great athlete,” Sumner said. “He 

had a tough injury in the 2023 season. I’m 

excited for his role this year,” 

Noah McCollum: Sophomore offensive/ 

defensive lineman. Record three sacks and 

seven tackles for loss. 

“He’s 30-plus pounds heavier in 2024,” 

Sumner said. “He’s a fast explosive speed 

rusher who is very physical. 

Casey Hobelmann: Senior quarterback. 

Went 143 for 230 passing for 2,079 yards 

with 19 touchdowns. 

LAFAYETTE LANCERS 

Coach: Boyd Manne 


Red Pool: 4-0 to win the conference championship. 

Postseason: Lost Class 6 District 2 

second round to Francis Howell. 


Robby Preckel: 6-foot-3 220-pound 

senior tight end/wide receiver, strong safety. 

First team all-conference, all-district. 55 

catches, 1038 yards, eight touchdowns. 

Committed to Northwestern University. He 

owns the school record for reception yardage 

in a single season. 

“Robbie is an outstanding young man and 

difference maker on and off the field for 

our football program,” Manne said. “He is 

tough, disciplined and never quits. He sets 

the standard for work ethic for our program. 

He was elected team captain as a junior.” 

Jack Behl: 5-foot-11 senior quarterback. 

Behl holds records for career passing yardage 

and single-season passing yardage. Will 

be the quarterback for the third season. He 

has thrown for 5,154 yards and 51 touchdowns. 

First team all-conference. Suburban 

Conference Red Pool offensive player of 

the year. All district. Has an offer to Washington 

University. 

“Jack is a three-year starter at quarterback,” 

Manne said. “He has a great knowledge 

of our offense and distributes the ball 

very well. He is a great leader for us. He was 

elected captain as a junior.” 

Alex Behl: 6-foot-1, 195-pound senior 

linebacker/fullback. First team all-conference, 

Recorded 70 tackles and four sacks. 

Has an offer to Washington University. 

“Alex is our leader on defense. He makes 

all the calls and checks,” Manne said. “He 

plays with a great motor and skill set.” 

Brady Calderon: 6-foot-1, 195-pound 

senior linebacker/running back. First team 

all-conference and all-district. 101 total 

tackles with six sacks, one fumble recovery 

and one interception. 

“Brady is a physical player who loves contact 

and plays with great intensity,” Manne 

said. “He sets the edge well and plays with 

a great motor.” 

Jake Ference: 6-foot-1, 180-pound senior 

punter/kicker. Averaged 38.2 yards a punt. 

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Kicked five field goals. First team all-conference 

and all-district. 

“Jake has established himself as an outstanding 

punter and kicker,” Manne said. 

“He is ranked No. 14 by Kohls kicking 

camps in the class of 2025 specialists. He 

can flip the field when needed.” 

Drue Kitchen: 6-foot-3, 305-pound senior 

offensive tackle. Has committed to the University 

of Wisconsin Platteville. 

“Drue is a three-year starter,” Manne 

said. “He can play multiple positions on our 

offensive line which helps with our offensive 

schemes.” 

MARQUETTE MUSTANGS 

Coach: Michael Stewart 


Yellow Pool: 4-1. Postseason: Lost Class 6 

District 2 opener to CBC. 


Cameron Kossmann: 6-foot-5, 240-pound 

tight end. Has offers from Yale, Dartmouth, 

Cornell, Columbia, Temple, the University 

of Connecticut, the Navy, Army and more. 

“Cameron is a highly skilled tight end, 

excelling in both pass-catching and runblocking 

within the offensive scheme,” 

Stewart said. “He’s a standout leader both 

on the field and in the classroom. His strong 

academic and athletic profile has attracted 

offers from prestigious universities, including 

Ivy League schools and top football 

programs.” 

Brendan Kirwan: 5-foot-10, 160-pound 

defensive back. Selected to all-conference 

team. 

“Brendan is a ball-hawk safety who’s 

a major disruptor in the passing game,” 

Stewart said. “He’s always around the ball, 

making big plays when it matters most. Last 

season, he tied the school record for singleseason 

interceptions with seven, showing 

just how dangerous he is to opposing 

offenses.” 

Donovan Fitzmaurice: 6-foot-3, 290- 

pound defensive tackle. Named all-state, 

all-conference, all-district. Has offers from 

Indiana State, Southeast Missouri, Austin 

Peay, North Dakota State, South Dakota 

State, Northern Arizona, Missouri State, 

Ball State and Tennessee-Martin. 

“Donovan is a three-year starter who’s 

been a cornerstone of our defense,” Stewart 

said. “He plays with an extremely physical 

style that often demands double teams from 

opposing offenses. With offers from several 

top programs, Donovan’s toughness and 

skill make him a force to be reckoned with 

on the field.” 

Max Scott: 6-foot-4, 235-pound defensive 

end. All-conference, all-district. Committed 

to Northeastern. 

“Max is a versatile defensive lineman 

with exceptional length and relentless pursuit 

of the football,” Stewart said. “Whether 



he’s playing on the interior or exterior, Max 

always finds his way to the ball. After putting 

in the work in the weight room this 

offseason, he’s set to have a great senior 

campaign. His dedication and skill have 

already earned him all-conference and alldistrict 

honors, and he’s committed to continuing 

his football career at Northeastern.” 

MICDS RAMS 

Coach: Fred Bouchard 

2023 record: 9-3. Metro League: 4-1. 

Postseason: Lost Class 5 District 3 championship 

game to Cardinal Ritter, the Class 5 

state champion. 


Luke Allgeyer: 6-foot-6, 285-pound 

senior offensive and defensive lineman. 

Ranked between #2 and #8 in the state of 

Missouri for the class of 2025 among various 

recruiting services, and widely considered 

among the best senior lineman in the 

state. Recorded 64 tackles, 15 sacks and 21 

tackles for loss as a junior earning all-conference 

and all-district for the third straight 

year and all-state recognition for the second 

straight season. Committed to the University 

of Iowa. 

Brian Gould: 6-foot, 195-pound senior 

quarterback/running back/receiver and 

defensive back. Gould was selected as the 

Metro Conference Offensive Player of the 

Year as a junior. He threw for 1,854 yards 

and 25 touchdowns while also rushing for 

1,083 yards and 19 touchdowns. A stellar 

baseball player and prospect, Gould is fielding 

offers from a number of colleges for his 

work on the diamond. 

Peyton Simon: 6-foot-1, 230-pound senior 

linebacker and tight end. Earned all-conference 

and all-district for the second straight 

season while finishing second on the team 

in tackles with 103 total tackles, 12 tackles 

for loss, three sacks and one interception 

and fumble recovery. It was his second 

straight season with more than 100 tackles 

and double digit tackles for loss. Simon also 

serves as the team’s long snapper. 

Adrian Ritchey: 6-foot, 205-pound senior 

linebacker and running back. Ritchey 

earned all-conference and all-district as a 

junior while leading the team with 104 total 

tackles and six sacks in his second season as 

a starting inside linebacker. 

“He could see an expanded role on the 

offensive side of the ball as he embarks on 

his senior year,” Bouchard said. 

Malik Orsan: 6-foot, 190-pound senior 

kicker. Earned all-conference, all-district 

and all-state honors last season. Was 

recently ranked among the top three kickers 

in the state of Missouri by Jamie Kohl Kicking 

Camps and scored among the top 50 

kickers in the country. As a regular kicker 

for the past two seasons, he has gone 5-for-5 

in field goals the past two years with a long 

of 46 yards. That goes along with a perfect 

36-for-36 on extra point tries. 

PARKWAY CENTRAL COLTS 

Coach: Ryan King 


Green Pool: 2-3. Postseason: Lost to Parkway 

West in Class 5 District 2 opener. 


Marcus Taylor: 5-foot-10, 155-pound 

senior cornerback/wide receiver. Caught 

one pass for 32 yards and a touchdown. Had 

16 tackles on defense. 

“Marcus brings a wealth of experience 

and knowledge on both sides of the ball 

after starting at cornerback and rotating at 

wide receiver last season,” King said. 

Ari Bricker: 5-foot-10, 190-pound senior 

fullback/linebacker. Had 39 tackles and one 

tackle for loss. 

“Ari has had a great summer, and as our 

leading returning tackler, he brings experience 

and leadership to our defense,” King 

said. 

Trevion Taylor: 5-foot-11, 190-pound 

senior running back/linebacker. Rushed for 

434 yards on 44 rushes and scored seven 

touchdowns. On defense, recorded 31 tackles, 

10 tackles for loss with one fumble 

recovery. 

“Trevion was limited at running back last 

year after a hand injury, but he has shown 

spurts of being an all-conference level 

back when given the chance,” King said. 

“Trevion has good vision with good size and 

speed, which makes him a formidable running 

back. On defense, his power and speed 

causes trouble for offenses.” 

Max Sailors: 6-foot-1, 250-pound senior 

offensive/defensive line. Had 34 tackles, 

two sacks, five tackles for loss and one 

fumble recovery. Voted second team allconference 

for defensive line. 

“Max was our best interior defensive 

lineman last year with his mix of size and 

athleticism, as well as one of our best offensive 

linemen,” King said. “I look for Max 

to have a breakout year on both sides of the 

ball with the work he has put in during the 

offseason.” 

PARKWAY NORTH VIKINGS 

Coach: Karl Odenwald 


Green Pool: 4-1. Postseason: Lost to 

Warrenton in Class 4 District 4 opener. 


Messiah Smith: 5-foot-10, 170-pound 

senior running back. Rushed for 1,352 

yards and scored 24 total touchdowns. First 

team all-conference at running back. 

“Messiah looks to build on a breakout 

junior season,” Odenwald said. “One of the 

better offensive threats in the area, Messiah 

will be a focal point of our offense. We 

always feel good when Messiah has the ball 

in his hands. In addition to being a great 

player Messiah is a pleasure to coach. Messiah 

does all of the little things to help our 

program have success.” 

Dakarri Hollis: 6-foot-1, 195-pound 

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senior quarterback. Threw for 2,933 yards 

and 34 touchdowns last season at Lutheran 

North. Rushed for 826 yards and scored 14 

touchdowns. 

“Dakarri Hollis is set to establish himself 

as one of the area’s top quarterbacks 

in 2024,” Odenwald said. “After a stellar 

junior season at Lutheran North, Hollis is 

set to lead the Parkway North offense this 

season. He has an extremely athletic skill 

set who is continuing to develop within the 

pocket.” 

Everett Cui: 5-foot-8, 175-pound senior 

running back/linebacker. Scored eight 

touchdowns. Gained 300-plus yards rushing 

and 300-plus yards receiving. Will play at 

Washington University. 

“Everett is the backbone of our team. He 

does it all for us on both sides of the ball,” 

Odenwald said. “We would take another ten 

just like him. He’s an unselfish player who 

does everything he can to put his team in a 

position to win.” 

Overall, Odenwald is excited about the 

season. 

“We expect to be an athletic team with a 

great group of skill players to complement 

our line led by seniors Brock Klingler and 

Eddie Paul,” Odenwald said. “We return 

a core group from an 8-2 squad and add a 

couple key pieces that will make us stronger 

in 2024. The Vikings are looking for their 

first district title since 2016.” 

PARKWAY SOUTH PATRIOTS 

Coach: John Heath 


Orange Pool: 2-3. Postseason: Lost Class 5 

District 2 opener to Eureka. 


August Johansen: 6-foot-3, 210-pound 

senior outside linebacker. Finished second 

in total tackles with 79 and led the team with 

17 tackles for loss. Second team all-conference 

selection. 

“He has been working hard after a very 

successful junior season,” Heath said. “I 

expect August to be a standout force on the 

field again this year.” 

Andy Hertlein: 6-foot-4, 280-pound 

senior offensive lineman. 

“Andy has had a busy offseason, focusing 

on techniques, academics, and increasing 

his size, speed and strength,” Heath said. 

“He is currently listed as one of the top 

offensive linemen in the state of Missouri, 

with several Division 1 offers. Andy will 

anchor our offensive line this season.” 

Dashon Davis: Senior wide receiver. 32 

catches for 606 yards and seven touchdowns. 

First team all-conference selection. 

“Dashon is looking to build upon his 

impressive junior season,” Heath said. “His 

speed and agility make him a key player to 

watch as he aims for another great year.” 

Logan Hoffman: 6-foot-3 290-pound 

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CBC 

CHAMINADE 

DE SMET JESUIT 

EUREKA 

LAFAYETTE 

1850 De La Salle Drive 

Town & Country 

8/30 • Sacred Heart-Griffin • 6 p.m. 

9/6 • Bryant • TBA 

9/13 • Chaminade [A] • 6 p.m. 

9/20 • De Smet Jesuit [A] • 6 p.m. 

9/27 • SLUH • 6 p.m. 

10/4 • Lipscomb Academy • 6 p.m. 

10/11 • Vianney [A] • 6 p.m. 

10/25 • St. Mary's • 6 p.m. 

425 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

Creve Coeur 

8/30 • McCluer North • 6 p.m. 

9/6 • Poplar Bluff • 7 p.m. 

9/13 • CBC • 6 p.m. 

9/20 • Vianney [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/27 • St. Mary's [A] • 6 p.m. 

10/4 • De Smet Jesuit • 6 p.m. 

10/11 • SLUH • 7 p.m. 

10/18 • Hillsboro • 6 p.m. 

10/25 • Columbia Hickman [A] • 7 p.m. 

233 N. New Ballas Road 

Creve Coeur 

8/31 • Creighton Prep • 1 p.m. 

9/7 • MICDS [A] • 2 p.m. 

9/13 • SLUH [A] • 6 p.m. 

9/20 • CBC • 6 p.m. 

9/27 • Vianney • 6 p.m. 

10/4 • Chaminade [A] • 6 p.m. 

10/11 • Festus [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/18 • Cardinal Ritter College • 7 p.m. 

10/25 • Edwardsville [A] • 7 p.m. 

4525 Hwy. 109 

Eureka 

8/29 • Francis Howell [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/6 • Marquette • 7 p.m. 

9/13 • Hazelwood Central • TBA 

9/20 • Fox [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/27 • Kirkwood [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/4 • Rockwood Summit • 7 p.m. 

10/11 • Lafayette [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/18 • McCluer • 7 p.m. 

10/25 • Pattonville • 7 p.m. 

17050 Clayton Road 

Wildwood 

8/30 • Parkway North [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/6 • Hazelwood Central [A] • 6 p.m. 

913 • Kirkwood • 7 p.m. 

9/20 • Parkway Central • 7 p.m. 

9/27 • Pattonville [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/4 • McCluer • 7:15 p.m. 

10/11 • Eureka • 7 p.m. 

10/18 • Lindbergh [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/25 • Marquette [A] • 7 p.m. 

MARQUETTE 

MICDS 

PARKWAY CENTRAL 

PARKWAY NORTH 

PARKWAY SOUTH 

2351 Clarkson Road 

Chesterfield 

8/30 • Columbia Hickman • 6:30 p.m. 

9/6 • Eureka [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/13 • Pattonville [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/20 • Parkway North • 7 p.m. 

9/27 • Hazelwood Central • 6:30 p.m. 

10/3 • Hazelwood East [A] • 6 p.m. 

10/11 • Kirkwood [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/18 • Rockwood Summit [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/25 • Lafayette • 7 p.m. 

101 N. Warson Road 

St. Louis 

8/30 • Hillsboro [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/7 • De Smet Jesuit • 1 p.m. 

9/14 • Westminster Christian [A] • 2 p.m. 

9/21 • Priory • 1 p.m. 

9/28 • John Burroughs [A] • 2 p.m. 

10/5 • Lutheran North • 2 p.m. 

10/10 • Lutheran South* • 7 p.m. 

10/18 • St. Dominic [A] • 7 p.m. 

*at Kirkwood High 

369 N. Woods Mill Road 

Chesterfield 

8/30 • Parkway South [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/5 • Hazelwood East • 7 p.m. 


9/20 • Lafayette [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/27 • Parkway West [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/5 • Ladue • Noon 

10/10 • McCluer • 7 p.m. 

10/17 • Northwest [A] • 7 p.m. 


12860 Fee Fee Road 

Creve Coeur 

8/30 • Lafayette • 7 p.m. 


9/13 • Parkway Central [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/20 • Marquette [A] • 7 p.m. 


10/5 • Parkway South • 11 a.m. 


10/18 • Fox • 7 p.m. 

10/26 • McCluer [A] • 1 p.m. 

801 Hanna Road 

Manchester 


9/6 • Oakville [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/13 • Webster Groves • 7 p.m. 


9/27 • Northwest • 7 p.m. 

10/5 • Parkway North [A] • 11 a.m. 

10/10 • Seckman [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/18 • Mehlville • 7 p.m. 

10/25 • Hazelwood West • 7 p.m. 

PARKWAY WEST 

PRINCIPIA 

PRIORY 

SUMMIT 

WESTMINSTER 


Ballwin 

8/30 • Seckman • 7 p.m. 

9/7 • McCluer [A] • 1 p.m. 

9/14 • McCluer North [A] • 1 p.m. 

9/20 • Parkway South • 7 p.m. 


10/5 • Lindbergh [A] • 11 a.m. 


10/18 • Pattonville • 7 p.m. 




8/29 • Clayton [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/6 • Dupo • 7 p.m. 

9/16 • Affton [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/21 • Grandview R-2 • 1 p.m. 

9/27 • Chaffee [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/5 • St. Teresa • 1 p.m. 

10/11 • Orchard Farm • 7 p.m. 

10/19 • Priory [A] • 1 p.m. 

10/25 • Lutheran South [A] • 7 p.m. 

500 S. Mason Road 


8/31 • Jefferson • 1 p.m. 

9/7 • TDW Prep • 1 p.m. 

9/14 • Lutheran South • 1 p.m. 

9/21 • MICDS [A] • 1 p.m. 

9/28 • Westminster Christian • 1 p.m. 

10/5 • John Burroughs • 1 p.m. 

10/11 • St. Teresa [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/19 • Principia • 1 p.m. 

10/25 • Freeburg [A] • 7 p.m. 

1780 Hawkins Road 

Fenton 

8/30 • Moline [A] • 5 p.m. 

9/6 • Lindbergh [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/13 • Oakville • 7 p.m. 

9/21 • McCluer [A] • 1 p.m. 

9/27 • Fox • 7 p.m. 

10/4 • Eureka [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/10 • Ladue • 7 p.m. 

10/18 • Marquette • 7 p.m. 

1025 • Ritenour • 6 p.m. 

800 Maryville Centre Drive 


8/29 • St. Charles [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/6 • Clayton [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/14 • MICDS [A] • 2 p.m. 

9/20 • Lutheran North [A] • 7 p.m. 

9/28 • Priory • 1 p.m. 

10/4 • Lutheran South [A] • 7 p.m. 

10/11 • John Burroughs [A] • 2 p.m. 

10/19 • Duchesne • Noon 

10/26 • St. Dominic • 1 p.m. 

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

Matthew Cline, DDS is well known for providing exceptional dental care. He has been named among the top 

dentists in St. Louis since 2016. His practice, now open in a new, larger office at 428 Old State Road in Ellisville, 

performs all aspects of dentistry, including implants, a process that becomes far easier for patients with the 

help of Dr. Cline’s experienced clinical team. The practice is able to perform extractions, implant placement and 

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needs, concerns and outcomes always at the forefront. During 

each patient’s first visit, Dr. Cline examines and discusses the 

patient’s dental needs and wishes. This comprehensive exam 

lays a strong foundation for all future visits. 

Laurie C. Burke, D.C. 

242 Clarkson Road • Ellisville • (636) 227-8191 • www.drburkedc.com 

Dr. Laurie C. Burke established her chiropractic practice in Ellisville in 1982 after graduating from Niagara University and 

Logan College of Chiropractic. She has been providing exceptional chiropractic services to the community for 41 years and 

was truly honored to give the Commencement Address to the Logan University graduating class of December 2020. 

Dr. Burke believes each patient is unique and deserves an individual treatment approach. With her years of clinical 

experience, there are not too many conditions she hasn’t already treated. Dr. Burke is a chiropractic physician and 

certified acupuncturist, and continues to attend postgraduate training in chiropractic health care, advanced acupuncture, 

pediatrics, scoliosis management, nutrition, exercise and rehabilitation protocols and laboratory analysis. 

Her practice methods include gentle spinal adjustments using a wide variety of adjusting techniques, acupuncture, 

BEMER/ PEMF therapy (pulsed electromagnetic frequencies), ultrasound muscle stimulation, intersegmental spinal 

traction, infrared therapy, nutrition and rehabilitation. 

Dr. Burke treats personal injury cases and performs school and work physical examinations. Patients of all ages are 

welcome and a wide variety of insurance plans are accepted. Cash plans are available for the uninsured. With office 

hours beginning at 5:45 a.m. Monday through Saturday, Dr. Burke makes 

finding chiropractic care a pain-free process. 

Laurie C. Burke D.C. 

Dr. Kimberly Simonds 

Ballwin Dental Care 

14649 Manchester Road • Ballwin • (636) 552-9627 • ballwindentalcare.com 

Ballwin Dental Care takes pride in treating clients like family – providing friendly, compassionate care as 

conveniently as possible. Family owned and operated, the practice is owned by Dr. Kimberly Simonds, who 

purchased the practice in 2015 from her father, who founded it in 1973. Today, with assistance from Dr. Maya 

Habibi, Dr. Jessica Chellis, Dr. Nolan Finney and Dr. Nick Berkenbile, the team at Ballwin Dental Care continues 

its more than 50-year legacy of providing dental services that include cleanings, pediatric dentistry, root canals, 

fillings, crowns, bridges, dental implants, Invisalign, gum disease therapy, teeth whitening and more. Now located 

in a larger location at 14649 Manchester Road, Ballwin Dental Care has enough 

treatment suites that a family of five could schedule care at the same time if 

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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.” 

Excellence in care is apparent across all of 

Chesterfield Family Dentistry’s services, from 

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 

patient-focused dental home 

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 

financing options for individuals, including options 

with Care Credit.”

Community Events for Older Adults 

CLASSES 

n AARP DRIVER’S SAFETY • Thursday, 

Oct. 17. • 9 a.m-1 p.m. • Bluebird Park 

Administration Building • $20 AARP members, 

$25 non-members. 

n CRAFTERNOONS • Potion Bottles • 

Tuesday, Sept. 24. • 1-2:30 p.m. • Schroeder 

Park Building • Registration is required. • $6 

residents; $7.80 all others. Supplies included. 

• All abilities. 

n EATING WITH DIABETES • Thursday, 

Sept. 12. • 10-11 a.m. • Schroeder Park 

Building • Pre-registration required • $10 

residents; $13 all others. 

n EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR • Signs of 

Dehydration • Tuesday, Sept. 10. • 10 a.m. 

• Chesterfield City Hall • Pre-registration 

is required by emailing olderadults@ 

chesterfield.mo.us 

n EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR • Keeping 

Both Feet on the Ground – Fall Prevention 

• Thursday, Sept. 12. • 10 a.m. • Chesterfield 

City Hall • Pre-registration is required by 

emailing olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us 

n PAPER HARVEST BOUQUET • Thursday, 

Oct. 17 • 6-8 p.m. • Schroeder Park Building 

• Pre-registration required • $25 residents; 

$32.50 all others. 

n SENIOR PAINTING • Fridays • 9:30-11 

a.m. • Schroeder Park Building • Drop-in 

classes • All abilities • Free. 

n SENIOR PANEL DISCUSSION • Senior 

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 

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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 CLINICS • Mondays & 

Wednesdays; intermediate 5-6:30 p.m.; 

beginner 6:30-8 p.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays; 

intermediate noon-1:30 p.m.; beginner 1:30- 

3 p.m. • Chesterfield Athletic Complex • $15 

pre-registration; $25 same-day registration. 

n RIVERWALK EXTENSION • Monday 

-Friday Sept. 3-20. • 8:30-10:30 a.m. • 

Morning walk • Chesterfield Family Aquatic 

Center • Single day pass • $5 for resident; $7 

for all others. 

n SENIOR FITNESS • Through Oct. 24. • 

Schroeder Park Building • Free with Silver 

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n Chesterfield (636) 812-9500 • email 

olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us • 

Community Center, 237 Chesterfield Mall, 

second floor by Macy's 

Sneakers and Renew Active; $24-$39 per 

session for others. • Pre-registration required. 

n SHIVERING SHADOWS 7K • Friday, Oct. 

25. • 7 p.m. • Takes place on the trails of Zombie 

Road. • Register at cityofwildwood.com. 

n STRETCH & AGILITY CLASSES • 

Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Oct. 

16. • Stretch Class: 9-9:45 a.m. • Agility 

Class: 9:45 -10:30 a.m. • Chesterfield City 

Hall. • $60 for class session or $15 for single 

class drop in. • Pre-registration required at 

chesterfield.mo.us. 

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 SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA • Wednesdays 

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

with Pointe membership; drop-in fee all others. 

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. 

n WALKING SOCCER • Wednesdays 

through Oct. 16. • 3-4:30 p.m. • Schroeder 

Park • Free• Registration required • Call 636- 

391-6326 ext. 430 

n YOGA SLOW FLOW • Wildwood Yoga & 

Wellness, 2642 Hwy. 109, Suite B • Fridays 

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

per class • Register online up to one day prior 

to class. 

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

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

with Pointe membership; drop-in fee all others. 

SOCIAL & SPECIAL INTEREST 

n BBQ BASH • Thursday, Sept. 26. • 11 

a.m. • Live music and a picnic lunch • East 

Pavilion at Central Park • $5 per person • Preregistration 

is required at chesterfield.mo.us 

n BINGO • Wednesday, Sept. 11 & 25. 

• 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. • New location: The 

Commons, 14885 Clayton Rd • $5 per person, 

cash at the door. • Pre-registration is required 

by emailing olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us 

n MORNING BINGO • First and third 

Thursdays beginning Sept. 19. • 9-10:30am • 

Schroeder Park Building • $2 per day. 

n BOOK CLUB • Tuesday, Sept. 17 • 

“Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi • 11 a.m.-noon. • 

Call 636-391-6326 ext. 402 for info. 

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n BRIDGE • Monday, Sept. 16 & 30. • Open 

play 1-3 p.m. • Schroeder Park Bldg. • $1 per 

date. 

n BRIDGE LESSONS • Wednesdays, Sept. 

4 through Oct. 23. • 1-2:30 p.m. • Chesterfield 

City Hall • Pre-registration is required at 


n BUNCO • Thursday, Sept. 5 & 19. • 1-2:30 

p.m. • Chesterfield Community Center • $5 

per person, cash at the door. • Register by 

emailing olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us. 

n CHAMBER MUSIC CONERT • Wednesday, 

Aug. 28. • 6-7 p.m. • Schroeder Park 

Amphitheater • Free. 

n DOMINOS • Monday, Sept. 16 & 30. • Open 

play; 1-3 p.m. • Schroeder Park Bldg. • 636- 

391-6326 ext. 401 if interested • $1 per date. 

n ELECTRONIC RECYCLING • Thursday, 

Sept. 5. • Noon-5 p.m. • Fee for certain items 

• For more information, visit ellisville.mo.us. 

n FALL HAY RIDES • Thursday, Sept. 26, 

Oct. 3, 10 & 17 • 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m. or 7:30 

p.m. • Bussmann Shelter in Bluebird Park 

• $8 for residents; $10 for all others. • Preregistration 

required. 

n FARMERS MARKET • Saturdays • 8:00 

a.m.-noon • 221 Plaza Drive in Town Center 

• Meet local food producers and artisans. • 

Fresh produce, locally raised meats and 

eggs, fresh cut flowers, potted perennials, 

handmade soaps and jewelry, prepared food 

items and more. 

n GOLDEN LUNCH BRUNCH • Wednesday, 

Sept. 18. • 11:30 a.m. • Amrut Fusion (Indian 

Cuisine) • Register by emailing olderadults@ 

chesterfield.mo.us. 

n LAFAYETTE OLDER ADULT PROGRAM 

• Second and fourth Mondays Sept-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 • Monday, Sept. 16 & 30. • 

Open play 1-3 p.m. • Schroeder Park Bldg. • 

$1 per date. 

n MAHJONGG LESSONS • Tuesdays, Sept. 

3-24. • 1-2:30 p.m. • Chesterfield City Hall • Preregistration 

is required at chesterfield.mo.us 

n POOCH PLUNGES • Thursday, Sept. 5. 

from 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9.amnoon. 

• $3 per person, $7 per dog. 

n SENIOR SHUFFLE • Thursday, Sept. 

19. • 10 a.m. • Westview at Ellisville Assisted 

Living • Pre-registration is required by 

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n STARGAZING • Monday, Oct. 21 • 8 p.m. 

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Cheryl Wambach has been 

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It’s not just the housing market that’s 

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“My whole goal is to have happy clients. 

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Quinn Estate & Elder Law – guidance and planning that provide peace of mind 

Whether assisting people with 

estate planning or providing other 

essential elder law services, Quinn 

Estate & Elder Law is in the business 

of providing peace of mind for their 

clients, said Brian Quinn, attorney. 

He and his father, attorney Gregory 

Quinn are partners in the firm located 

in Manchester. 

“People get a sense that we love 

what we do, that’s because we do 

love what we do,” said Brian. “The 

way that comes across is in our focus 

on customer service.” 

Listening, educating clients on 

their options, and working together 

to find the best plan for their needs is 

at the heart of Quinn Estate & Elder 

Law, Brian said. 

“I view every time someone comes 

into our office as an opportunity to 

educate them on what their options 

are,” said Brian. “We don’t talk down 

to people. We try to get to a place 

where we understand where they are 

coming from, what their goals are, 

and what they are looking to accomplish. 

Then we educate them about 

what their options are and they can 

take the plan that best suits them.” 

That kind of customer service 

Brian G. Quinn (left) and Gregory F. Quinn, 

founders of Quinn Estate & Elder Law 

works for their clients and for the firm. 

It means satisfied customers that refer 

family and friends to Quinn Estate & 

Elder Law. 

“Our number one source of clients are 

referrals from previous clients who were 

happy with our services,” Brian said. 

“We believe that when our clients win, 

we win. That’s why we’ve been able to 

stay in business since 1975, and from 

one generation to the next. People in the 

community recognize us and have had a 

positive experience with our firm.” 

Quinn Estate & Elder Law provides 

estate planning, elder law and long-term 

care planning, guidance on Medicaid and 

Veterans Administration benefits, special 

needs planning, probate, guardianships 

and more. Brian is one of 14 Certified 

Elder Law Attorneys in the state, which 

means he is specially trained to meet the 

needs of older people and their families 

and passed a bar exam focused on elder 

law to be certified. 

The firm also offers a free service to 

their clients and the community – Elder 

Care Advisors. The service provides 

resources for care providers, help with 

community placement options, connections 

to real estate agents, referral for 

legal assistance through Quinn Estate 

& Elder Law or simply answers questions 

for people who may have a family 

member in the hospital or with a cognitive 

issue, they have never had to deal 

with before. Jenn Avery is the community 

outreach director and helps connect 

seniors and their families with the 

resources they need. 

“On nearly a weekly basis someone 

will come into our office with a pretty 

big burden on their shoulders,” Brian 

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said. “They have put off seeing an attorney 

about estate planning or are confused 

and in a stressful situation because they 

have a loved one that requires care. They 

come into our office, and we are able to 

educate them on what their options are, 

talk about what would be best in their 

situation and come up with some customized 

solutions for them, and by the 

time they leave they say, ‘I’m so glad I 

came in here. I was nervous and stressed 

out and I feel like you’ve taken some of 

that weight off of our shoulders.’” 

“That’s the kind of peace of mind 

Quinn Estate & Elder Law provides for 

their clients,” Brian said. “It’s a good 

part of what gets me out of bed in the 

morning and what allows me to look in 

the mirror and like what I see at the end 

of the day and feel good about it … At 

the end of even a stressful day, I know 

people are better served for having come 

to see us.” 

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The Queeny Park Art Fair takes place 

Friday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 1 

at 550 Weidman Road. Hours vary; $10 

admission is valid all three days; 18 and 

younger are free with an adult. Details at 

artfairatqueenypark.com. 

• • • 

The West County Woodcarvers Show 

is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 

14 at Salem in Ballwin UMC, 14825 

Manchester Road in Ballwin. Demonstrations, 

shopping and more. Free admission. 

Details at wcwoodcarvers.org. 

BENEFITS 

Used Book Summer Sale takes place 

Sunday, Aug. 25 through Friday, Aug. 30 

at the Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone 

Campus Drive in Creve Coeur. A $10 

admission is charged on Sunday; admission 

all other days is free. Books are priced 

from 50 cents to $3. Fill a bag for $5 on 

Thursday. Hours vary. Details at jccstl.com/ 

programs/used-book-sale. 

• • • 

A Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraiser 

is from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 

28 at Parkside Grille, 505 Strecker Road 

in Wildwood. Features a Happy Hour and 

Silent Auction. All auction item profits and 

donations will go directly to the St Louis 

Walk. Cash and checks payable to the 

Greater Mo Chapter – WTEA STL will be 

accepted. For details, visit alz.org/walk 

• • • 

Eureka Knights of Columbus BBQ 

is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on the weekends 

of Sept. 6 -7; Sept. 13-14 and Sept. 20-21 

at the intersection of Hwy. 109 and South 

Central Road (The Spur). 

• • • 

Red Cross Blood Drive is from noon-4 

p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Bluebird 

Park Administration Building, 225 

Kiefer Creek Road in Ellisville. To schedule 

an appointment, visit redcrossblood. 

org. 

• • • 

Fall Fling Bingo is at 7 p.m. (doors 

open at 6 p.m.) on Saturday, Sept. 14 in 

Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa 

Maria Drive in Chesterfield. Cost is $30 

(advance), $35 at the door includes beer 

and wine. Hot dogs and brats will be for 

sale. Must be 21 to attend. For reservations, 

call (636) 530-9057 or email petejoan02@ 

gmail.com. 

• • • 

Art From the Heart is at 5:30 p.m. on 

Thursday, Sept. 19 at Mungenast Lexus 

of St. Louis, 13700 Manchester Road. Art 

donated by childhood cancer patients and 

their siblings is featured. Tickets are $50 

per person at friendsofkids.org or by calling 

(314) 275-7440. 

• • • 

Tee Off for The Kids Charity Golf 

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

12 at Pevely Farms Golf Club, 400 Lewis 

Road in Eureka. Cost is $175 per player. 

Register at tofk.perfectgolfevent.com or 

call (314) 749-3477. 

CONCERTS/FESTIVALS 

Summer Sounds is from 6-7 p.m. on 

Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Schroeder Park 

Amphitheatre, 359 Old Meramec Station 

Road in Manchester, featuring Chamber 

Project St. Louis. For details, visit chamberprojectstl.org 

or email, rpate@manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

Albanfest is from noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, 

Sept. 7 at St. Alban Roe Catholic 

Church, 2001 Shepard Road in Wildwood. 

Entertainment, field games, bounce houses 

and more. Live music by Fairwarning from 

7-10 p.m. Details at stalbanroe.org. 

• • • 

Ballwin Craft Beer Festival is from 

3-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Vlasis 

Park, 300 Park Drive. For ages 21 and over 

only. Tickets at ballwin.mo.us/Craft-Beer- 

Festival. 

• • • 

Battle of The Bands, showcasing talent 

from across the Midwest, is from 6-9 p.m. 

on Wednesdays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 9 

at The Hub STL, 17057 N. Outer Road in 

Chesterfield. Details at thedistrictstl.com. 

• • • 

Celebrate Wildwood is on Saturday, 

Sept. 21 in the city’s Town Center. The day 

begins with a parade at 10 a.m. followed by 

concerts, kids activities, vendor booths and 

more. Details at cityofwildwood.com. 

• • • 

Eureka Days takes place Friday, Sept. 

27 through Sunday, Sept. 29 at Legion 

Park, 333 Bald Hill Road. Admission is 

free; hours vary. Sunday features $1 carnival 

rides. Details at eureka.mo.us. 



FAMILY & KIDS 

Back to School Bash is from 6-8 p.m. 

on Sept. 7 at the Creve Coeur Government 

Center, 300 N. New Ballas Road. Cost is 

$30 for residents. $40 for non-residents. 

Details at crevecoeurmo.gov. 

• • • 

Movie at the Hub: “Wizard of Oz” is 

at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at The 

District, 17057 N. Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield. 

Free admission. Details at thedistrictstl.com/the-hub-stl. 

• • • 

A Family Campout is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, 

Sept. 14 through 9 a.m. on Sunday, 

Sept. 15 at the Bussmann Pavilion in Bluebird 

Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road in Ellisville. 

Cost is $45 per family of four, $10 for 

each additional child. Dinner and breakfast 

included in cost. Bring your own tent. Preregistration 

is required at ellisville.mo.us. 

• • • 

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

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

20 at The Pointe, 1 Ballwin Commons 

Circle in Ballwin. Cost is $7 for residents, 

$9 for non-residents and includes pizza and 

refreshments. Register at ballwin.mo.us. 

• • • 

Toddler Book Bingo is from 10-10:45 

a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 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. Snacks and drinks are included. For 

ages 2-5 years. Register at manchestermo. 

gov. 

SPECIAL INTEREST 

Yoga is from 8-8:45 a.m. on Saturdays, 

Aug. 24 through Sept. 14 at Ferris Park, 

500 New Ballwin Road. Bring a Yoga mat 

or towel. For ages 14 and over. Pricing 

starts at $28. Register at ballwin.mo.us. 

• • • 

A Wedding Expo is from 1-5:30 p.m. 

on Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Ballwin Golf 

Course, 333 Holloway Road. Tickets are 

$10 in advance or $15 at the door. Details 

at ballwin.mo.us. 

• • • 

Clean Stream events are from 8:30- 

10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at various 

waterways in Manchester. Volunteers of 

all ages are welcome. Donuts will be provided 

at the start of the clean-up. To sign 

up, email shardesty@manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

St. Louis Astronomical Society hosts 

Stargazing Night from 7-8:30 p.m. on 

Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Fussner Field, 910 

Hazel Falls Drive in Manchester. Free 

event. No restrooms on-site. 

• • • 

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Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Meadowbrook 

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senior offensive lineman. 

“Logan got a significant taste of varsity 

football as a junior,” Heath said. “This 

season, he will not only bolster our offensive 

line but also help develop the junior 

offensive linemen battling for a spot.” 

Cam Harris: Senior wide receiver. Four 

catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. 

“Cam showed flashes of becoming a 

game-changer both as a wide receiver and 

kick returner during his limited role as a 

junior,” Heath said. “He has been grinding 

all offseason, developing his skills and 

adding strength to become even more dominant. 

Cam is definitely a player to watch this 

upcoming season.” 

Mansa Lyons: Senior running back. 58 

carries for 216 yards and two touchdowns. 

“Mansa is back to build upon his successful 

junior season, where he finished second 

only to Dashon Davis in total yards for 

the team,” Heath said. “His determination 

and skill make him a crucial player for our 

offense this year.” 

PARKWAY WEST LONGHORNS 

Coach: Jeff Duncan 

2023 record: 5-foot-6. Suburban Conference 

Green Pool: 3-2. Postseason: Lost to 

Summit in Class 5 District 2 second round. 


Jaron Boyd: 5-foot-11, 165-pound senior 

running back/defensive back. Had 24 carries 

for 149 yards and one touchdown. Caught 

18 passes for 177 yards. Had 42 tackles and 

one interception. 

“Jaron is our most explosive player with 

both the ability to rush and catch the football,” 

Duncan said. “We will rely on him as 

a leader on both sides of the ball. Jaron is a 

returning all-conference running back.” 

Lukas Peterson: 5-foot-11, 165-pound 

senior wide receiver/defensive back. Had 

49 catches for 334 yards. Was an all-conference 

wide receiver selection. 

“Lukas led our team in receptions last 

year,” Duncan said. “He is a tremendous 

route runner with great hands. He has 

worked hard in the off-season and has 

become the leader of our team.” 

Brett Ottensmeyer: 6–foot-3, 175-pound 

junior quarterback. Has offers from Miami 

of Ohio and Kent State. 

“Brett will be our starting quarterback this 

season. He has had a great offseason and has 

worked really hard in the weight room and 

with quarterback training,” Duncan said. 

“He has great leadership skills, sees the field 

well and has exceptional arm strength and 

ability. He has had a great summer. We are 

excited to see what this season has in store 

for Brett as he leads our offense.” 

Jamont Brooks: 6-foot-3, 215-pound 

junior tight end/defensive end. Had 77 

tackles and 23 tackles for a loss along with 

one sack. An all-conference and all-district 

defensive selection. 

“Jamont led our team in tackles for loss 

last season and is a force to deal with as an 

edge defender,” Duncan said. “Jamont will 

also play tight end for us this season and we 

expect big things on both sides of the football 

for him this year.” 

Duncan noted that last year the Longhorns 

started “a lot underclassmen on the 

offensive and defensive lines” and many are 

back this season. Returning in the trenches 

for Parkway West will be juniors Lucas Fortune, 

Ian Perez and Drake Haun and sophomores 

Nic Hayek and Ethan Bain. 

“They will anchor our offensive and defensive 

lines,” Duncan said. “They have all put 

in great work during the offseason and we 

are excited to return all of these young men 

for several years. We will only be as good 

as they can be on both sides of the ball. We 

have a tough schedule this season and are 

looking forward to competing at a high level 

each week.” 

PRINCIPIA PANTHERS 

Coach: Shawn Brown 

2023 record: 1-7. Postseason: Lost to 

Westminster Christian Academy in Class 3 

District 3 opener. 


Magnus Needham: 6-foot-2, 215-pound 

senior quarterback/middle linebacker. 

“Magnus is poised to leave a lasting impact 

in his final high school season,” Brown said. 

“Magnus is a four-year varsity starter, and he 

has been a powerhouse on both sides of the 

ball. Known for his strength as a runner and 

fierce play as a downhill middle linebacker, 

Magnus is now taking on a new challenge 

as he transitions from running back to quarterback. 

His leadership and experience will 

be crucial as he guides the Panthers through 

the season.” 

Tanner Gilbertson: 5-foot-10, 160-pound 

senior linebacker/running back. 

“Tanner is entering his third year. Despite 

his size, Tanner has earned a reputation as a 

gritty and tenacious linebacker and running 

back. Hailing from Whitfield, he is known 

for his physicality and relentless drive on 

the field. Tanner’s unwavering determination 

and hard-nosed play make him a key 

asset to the team’s defensive and offensive 

units, inspiring the audience with his resilience 

and commitment.” 

Mikey Sidamba: 5-foot-10, 265-pound 

senior offensive/defensive lineman. 

“Mikey is set to bring both experience and 

vocal leadership to the Panthers in his fourth 

year on the team,” Brown said. “A stout 

and dependable presence in the trenches, 

Mikey’s consistency and reliability have 

made him a cornerstone of Principia’s line 

play. His leadership and strength will be 

pivotal in anchoring the team’s efforts on 

both sides of the ball this season, reassuring 

the audience of his unwavering commitment.” 

PRIORY RAVENS 

Coach: Jake Parent 


Postseason: Lost Class 2 District 2 opener 

to St. Piux X. 


Jack Parent: 6-foot-3, 195-pound senior 

quarterback. Went 81 for 135 passing for 

780 yards and six touchdowns. Rushed 127 

times for 785 yards and nine touchdowns. 

All-conference selection. 

“Jack is a dual-threat quarterback,” Parent 

said. “He is looking to build on last season 

where he came off a dislocated elbow in 

the summer to lead the team in passing and 

rushing.” 

Davis Weas: 6-foot-4, 240-pound senior 

offensive/defensive lineman. 

“He’s a senior leader on the line,” Parent 

said. “He has the potential to be a force on 

both offense and defense. He’s a very intelligent 

player who leads the team by example.” 

Miles Herr: 6-foot-1, 170-pound senior 

kicker. Went 16-for-17 on extra points and 

made one field goal. An all-conference 

selection. 

“Miles is a soccer player who is now being 

recruited as a kicker for college,” Parent 

said “He has a very strong and accurate leg. 

Many schools are interested in him as he is 

both a great kicker and student.” 

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH 

Coach: Adam Cruz 


Postseason: Lost to De Smet in Class 6 District 

3 championship game. 


Landon Pace: 6-foot-3, 235-pound tight 

end/defensive end. Had 29 catches for 425 

yards and five touchdowns. First team allconference 

and second team all-district. 

Scholarship offers from more 15 Division 1 

schools including Ohio State, Georgia Tech 

and Wyoming. 

“Landon will factor heavily for us on both 

sides of the ball. He is a three-year starter 

and four-year varsity player at tight end and 

can do it all from that spot – block in line or 

from the backfield and line up in the slot,” 

Cruz said. “He’s also a very talented basketball 

player. He’s a good athlete and a tough 

hard-nosed player for us. He will be a focal 

point of our offense.” 

John Kruse: 6-foot-3, 275-pound senior 

center. First team all-conference and second 

team all-district. Lots of Ivy and Patriot 

league interest. Offers from Rhoades and 

Benedictine. 

“John started all 12 games at the pivot 

coming off a torn ACL his sophomore year,” 

Cruz said. “He’s a vicious run blocker who 

calls all of our pass protection calls. He’s a 

very cerebral player who also serves as the 

student body president.” 

Matthew Moore: 6-foot-1, 170-pound 

senior cornerback. Had 43 tackles, one 

forced fumble and one interception. Second 

team all-conference. Has scholarship interest 

from schools such as Southeast Missouri, 

Missouri Southern, Illinois State and others. 

“Matthew is a very long, very athletic 

corner who will be a three-year starter for 

us,” Cruz said. “He’s a defensive leader and 

captain who still has untapped potential.” 

Keenan Harris: 6-foot-2, 215-pound 

junior safety/linebacker/wide receiver. Had 

112 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles 

and an interception. Had 10 catches for 186 

yards and two touchdowns. First team allconference, 

first team all-district and second 

team all-state. A Rivals 4-star prospect. Has 

more than 20 Power 5 scholarship offers 

including Ohio State, Oregon, USC, Tennessee, 

Iowa and Oklahoma. 

“Keenan has started every game on varsity 

since his freshman year and been tops in 

our conference in tackles both years,” Cruz 

said. “A versatile chess piece on defense 

that plays both safety and linebacker and 

can do it all. He had 21 tackles, a sack and a 

forced fumble in the district final against De 

Smet. With the graduation of Ryan Wingo 

(Texas) and Joe Harris (Princeton), he will 

factor more heavily on offense, where he 

has shown flashes the past two years.” 

Zachary Allen: 6-foot, 165-pound wide 

receiver. Had 35 catches for 538 yards 

and six touchdowns. Averaged 15.5 yards 

a catch. Second team all-conference. Has 

scholarship offers from Miami of Ohio and 

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Kent State and interest from schools such as 

Kansas State, Kansas and Illinois. 

“Zach bookended the year with two 

touchdown performances in our opener at 

St. Mary’s and in the quarterfinal against De 

Smet,” Cruz said. “He will be the leader of 

our receiving core. He’s a great sure-handed 

receiver who runs precise routes and can 

operate both from the slot and out wide.” 

SUMMIT FALCONS 

Coach: Eric Stewart 


Green Pool: 5-0 to win the conference 

championship. Postseason: 


Tyrique Williams: 5-foot-10, 185-pound 

senior running back. 

“He was behind a 1,900-yard back (Elijah 

Stevens) but is going to be in line to get a 

ton of work this season,” Stewart said. 

Omar Hussein: 6-foot-2, 220-pound 

senior defensive end. 

“He’s moving from the offensive line 

where he was an all-conference level performer,” 

Stewart said. “He has the talent to 

be an all-state level player at defensive end.” 

Chase Martin: 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior 

tight end. An all-conference and all-district 

selection. 

“A three-year starter for us at tight end and 

he’s one of the best all-around players at 

his position in the area,” Stewart said. “He 

holds several offers from Division 2, Division 

3 and NAIA schools.” 

Makiye Hughes: 6-foot-3, 205-pound 

defensive end. 

“He had an injury-plagued junior season 

but made a lot of plays when healthy,” Stewart 

said. “He has the frame and athleticism 

to be a real problem for opposing offensive 

linemen.” 

Blake Bell. 6-foot-1, 190-pound senior 

wide receiver. 

“He’s the utility knife of our offense,” 

Stewart said. “He has the athleticism to 

play wide receiver and the physicality to 

play tight end as well. He has been blocked 

by older players in some ways prior to this 

season, but now is going to have an opportunity 

to be a major part of our offense.” 

Kaloep Young: 5-foot-9, 155-pound 

senior cornerback. All conference selection. 

“He is really solid in man coverage and 

has the ability to create turnovers when 

defending opposing wide receivers,” Stewart 

said. 

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN 

ACADEMY WILDCATS 

Coach: Cory Snyder 


Postseason: Lost to Blair Oaks in Class 3 

quarterfinals. 


TC Collins III: 6-foot-2, 290-pound senior 

offensive/defensive lineman, Metro League 

honorable mention and second team alldistrict. 

“TC will anchor our offensive line again 

this year at the center position and contribute 

on the defensive side of the ball,” Snyder 

said. “His experience making the necessary 

line calls and adjustments will be invaluable 

to our offense.” 

Case Edward-Miller: 6-foot-2, 315- 

pound senior offensive/defensive lineman. 

Metro League honorable mention. 

“Case looks to build on a great junior 

season on defense and will also be a starter 

on the offensive line,” Snyder said. “He 

has worked hard this offseason on his athleticism, 

and we expect him to have a big 

year.” 

Isaiah Warren. 6-foot, 175-pound senior 

safety/wide receiver. Metro League first 

team and second team all-district selection. 

47 tackles with three forced fumbles. Made 

18 receptions for 176 yards. Eight kickoff 

returns for a 28-yard average and one touchdown. 

“Isaiah is a physical player and defensive 

leader in our secondary along with fellow 

safety Xander DeVerger,” Snyder said. “He 

has explosive potential as a wide receiver 

and kick returner that we hope to tap into 

more this year after he was limited with a 

broken wrist last year.” 

Will Powers. 6-foot-3, 160-pound sophomore 

quarterback. Went 104 for 172 passing 

for 1,424 yards with 13 touchdowns and 

three interceptions. 

“After splitting time as a freshman, Will 

steps in to lead our offense at quarterback,” 

Snyder said. “While the offense lost its two 

leading receivers to graduation, Cal Leighton, 

Ridge Cathcart, and Matthew Hays 

return and will be the favorite targets. We 

expect big things from our passing game 

this year.” 

Brock Benes: 5-foot-9, 180-pound 

senior linebacker. Had 98 tackles with 6.5 

tackles for loss, two sacks, three fumble 

recoveries and one interception. Metro 

League second team and first team alldistrict 

selection. 

“Brock was the statistical leader on our 

defense last year and picked up the defensive 

scheme quickly,” Snyder said. “Along 

with fellow senior Peter Kats, we expect our 

inside linebackers to be a strength of our 

defense this year.” 

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314-606-8141 

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LANDSCAPING 

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Install, Lawn Renovations, Small 

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Planting • Aeration • Sod Install 

Leaf Removal • Paver Patios 

Trimming & Edging 

Stone & Brick 

Retaining Walls • Drainage 

Work 

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OBITUARY 

St. Louisan Roger Gerard Cole, 

proud husband and father, 

educator, athlete, actor-writer, 

and faithful Christian, passed on 

August 5th. He was 53 years old. 

His service was held at Liberty 

Baptist Church, Las Vegas, 

on August 17, 2pm. 

Gifts in his name for the family 

may go to 

www.thelivingheritage 

foundation.org 

WEDDING SERVICES 

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! 

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Your Poop Scoop ‘n Service 


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Quality Kitchen & Bath Remodel. 

Quick Repairs! 

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Call or Text 

• ANYTHING IN PLUMBING • 

Good Prices! Basement 

bathrooms, small repairs & code 

violations repaired. Fast Service. 

Certified, licensed plumber - MBC 

Plumbing - Call or text anytime: 

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LICENSED PLUMBER 

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Available for all your 

plumbing needs. 

No job is too small. 


35 Years Experience. 

Senior Discounts 

24 hours service! 

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Marriage Ceremonies • Vow Renewals • Baptisms 

Pastoral Visits • Graveside Visits 

Full Service Ministry • (314) 703-7456

*$1 share deposit required. Must quality for membership. Loan subject to credit approval. Offer of $500 savings good when you apply for a first mortgage 5/1/24 through 8/31/24 and will be credited at the time of closing. Rates, terms, 

and conditions subject to change without notice. Not valid with any other offer. Offer does not include refinances on First Community loans. Maximum LTV is 95%. If LTV >80% Private Mortgage Insurance required. Assumptions: 

purchase price of $300,000 with 10% down payment, amount financed of $270,000.00 monthly payment will be $1,847/for 30 years, 7.273% APR. Homeowners insurance, real estate taxes, flood & mortgage 

insurance (if applicable) are not included in these payment examples and your actual monthly payment amount will be higher based on these items. Homeowners insurance, real estate taxes, and interim interest 

must be pre-paid at closing. An escrow account is required. First Community Credit Union NMLS ID # 684198. We offer first mortgage loans in the states of Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas, 

Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina only Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.

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